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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,253 and 9,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,253 and 9,147 is: 13,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253 : 9,147 = 9,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253/9,147 = 9,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253x = 9,147 × 9,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253x = 83,667,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,667,609/6,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.39

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