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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,273 and 12,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,273 and 12,438 is: 24,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273 : 12,438 = 12,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273/12,438 = 12,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273x = 12,438 × 12,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273x = 154,703,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,703,844/6,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.86

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