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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,152 and 12,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,152 and 12,670 is: 26,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152 : 12,670 = 12,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152/12,670 = 12,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152x = 12,670 × 12,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152x = 160,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528,900/6,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.77

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