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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,266 and 13,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,266 and 13,343 is: 28,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266 : 13,343 = 13,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266/13,343 = 13,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266x = 13,343 × 13,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266x = 178,035,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,035,649/6,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,412.97

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