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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,248 and 13,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,248 and 13,193 is: 27,857.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248 : 13,193 = 13,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248/13,193 = 13,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248x = 13,193 × 13,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248x = 174,055,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,055,249/6,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,857.75

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