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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,252 and 14,236.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,252 and 14,236.50 is: 32,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252 : 14,236.50 = 14,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252/14,236.50 = 14,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252x = 14,236.50 × 14,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252x = 202,677,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,677,932.25/6,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,418.10

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