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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,058 and 6,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,058 and 6,250 is: 6,448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058 : 6,250 = 6,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058/6,250 = 6,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058x = 6,250 × 6,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058x = 39,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062,500/6,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,448.09

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