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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,204 and 13,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,204 and 13,098 is: 27,652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204 : 13,098 = 13,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204/13,098 = 13,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204x = 13,098 × 13,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204x = 171,557,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,557,604/6,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,652.74

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