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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,050 and 6,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,050 and 6,875 is: 7,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050 : 6,875 = 6,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050/6,875 = 6,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050x = 6,875 × 6,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050x = 47,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265,625/6,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.50

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