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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,031.97 and 9,046.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,031.97 and 9,046.69 is: 13,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.97 : 9,046.69 = 9,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.97/9,046.69 = 9,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.97x = 9,046.69 × 9,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.97x = 81,842,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,842,554.72/6,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.13

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