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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,246 and 6,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,246 and 6,849 is: 7,510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246 : 6,849 = 6,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246/6,849 = 6,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246x = 6,849 × 6,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246x = 46,908,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,908,801/6,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.21

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