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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,010 and 12,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,010 and 12,325 is: 25,275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010 : 12,325 = 12,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010/12,325 = 12,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010x = 12,325 × 12,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010x = 151,905,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,905,625/6,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,275.48

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