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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,239 and 13,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,239 and 13,720 is: 30,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239 : 13,720 = 13,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239/13,720 = 13,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239x = 13,720 × 13,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239x = 188,238,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,238,400/6,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,171.25

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