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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,270 and 13,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,270 and 13,161 is: 27,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270 : 13,161 = 13,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270/13,161 = 13,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270x = 13,161 × 13,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270x = 173,211,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,211,921/6,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.51

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