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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,171 and 13,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,171 and 13,572 is: 29,849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171 : 13,572 = 13,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171/13,572 = 13,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171x = 13,572 × 13,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171x = 184,199,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,199,184/6,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,849.16

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