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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,991 and 6,529.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,991 and 6,529.50 is: 14,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991 : 6,529.50 = 6,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991/6,529.50 = 6,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991x = 6,529.50 × 6,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991x = 42,634,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634,370.25/2,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.22

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