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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,264 and 13,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,264 and 13,135 is: 27,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264 : 13,135 = 13,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264/13,135 = 13,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264x = 13,135 × 13,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264x = 172,528,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,528,225/6,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.82

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