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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,975 and 6,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,975 and 6,010 is: 12,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975 : 6,010 = 6,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975/6,010 = 6,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975x = 6,010 × 6,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975x = 36,120,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,120,100/2,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.21

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