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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,150 and 12,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,150 and 12,660 is: 26,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150 : 12,660 = 12,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150/12,660 = 12,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150x = 12,660 × 12,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150x = 160,275,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,275,600/6,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,061.07

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