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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,150 and 6,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,150 and 6,745 is: 8,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150 : 6,745 = 6,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150/6,745 = 6,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150x = 6,745 × 6,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150x = 45,495,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,025/5,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.99

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