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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,265.50 and 13,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,265.50 and 13,611 is: 29,568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.50 : 13,611 = 13,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.50/13,611 = 13,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.50x = 13,611 × 13,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.50x = 185,259,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,259,321/6,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,568.16

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