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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,006 and 12,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,006 and 12,300 is: 25,189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006 : 12,300 = 12,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006/12,300 = 12,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006x = 12,300 × 12,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006x = 151,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,290,000/6,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,189.81

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