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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,010 and 12,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,010 and 12,317 is: 25,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010 : 12,317 = 12,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010/12,317 = 12,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010x = 12,317 × 12,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010x = 151,708,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708,489/6,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.68

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