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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,275 and 6,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,275 and 6,757 is: 13,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275 : 6,757 = 6,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275/6,757 = 6,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275x = 6,757 × 6,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275x = 45,657,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,049/3,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.08

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