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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,150 and 6,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,150 and 6,567 is: 10,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150 : 6,567 = 6,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150/6,567 = 6,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150x = 6,567 × 6,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150x = 43,125,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125,489/4,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.68

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