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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,954 and 8,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,954 and 8,251 is: 13,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954 : 8,251 = 8,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954/8,251 = 8,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954x = 8,251 × 8,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954x = 68,079,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,001/4,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.23

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