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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,003 and 9,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,003 and 9,855 is: 16,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003 : 9,855 = 9,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003/9,855 = 9,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003x = 9,855 × 9,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003x = 97,121,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,121,025/6,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,178.75

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