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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,150.94 and 16,675.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,150.94 and 16,675.88 is: 45,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.94 : 16,675.88 = 16,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.94/16,675.88 = 16,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.94x = 16,675.88 × 16,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.94x = 278,084,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,084,807.02/6,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,210.15

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