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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,042 and 9,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,042 and 9,067 is: 13,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042 : 9,067 = 9,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042/9,067 = 9,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042x = 9,067 × 9,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042x = 82,210,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,210,489/6,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.50

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