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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,132 and 14,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,132 and 14,250 is: 33,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132 : 14,250 = 14,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132/14,250 = 14,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132x = 14,250 × 14,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132x = 203,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,062,500/6,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,115.22

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