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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,031 and 13,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,031 and 13,195 is: 28,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031 : 13,195 = 13,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031/13,195 = 13,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031x = 13,195 × 13,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031x = 174,108,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,108,025/6,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,868.85

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