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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,171 and 8,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,171 and 8,622 is: 12,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171 : 8,622 = 8,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171/8,622 = 8,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171x = 8,622 × 8,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171x = 74,338,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,338,884/6,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.49

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