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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,027 and 12,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,027 and 12,174 is: 24,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027 : 12,174 = 12,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027/12,174 = 12,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027x = 12,174 × 12,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027x = 148,206,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,206,276/6,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.39

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