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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,041 and 12,251.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,041 and 12,251.75 is: 24,847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041 : 12,251.75 = 12,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041/12,251.75 = 12,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041x = 12,251.75 × 12,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041x = 150,105,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,105,378.06/6,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.77

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