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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,150.94 and 13,273.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,150.94 and 13,273.88 is: 28,645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.94 : 13,273.88 = 13,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.94/13,273.88 = 13,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.94x = 13,273.88 × 13,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.94x = 176,195,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,195,757.52/6,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,645.35

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