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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,150 and 12,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,150 and 12,552 is: 25,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150 : 12,552 = 12,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150/12,552 = 12,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150x = 12,552 × 12,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150x = 157,552,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,552,704/6,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.33

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