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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,027.56 and 9,035.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,027.56 and 9,035.44 is: 13,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.56 : 9,035.44 = 9,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.56/9,035.44 = 9,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.56x = 9,035.44 × 9,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.56x = 81,639,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,639,130.82/6,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.30

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