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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,255 and 13,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,255 and 13,764 is: 30,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255 : 13,764 = 13,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255/13,764 = 13,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255x = 13,764 × 13,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255x = 189,447,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,447,696/6,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,287.40

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