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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,273 and 6,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,273 and 6,825 is: 7,425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273 : 6,825 = 6,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273/6,825 = 6,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273x = 6,825 × 6,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273x = 46,580,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,580,625/6,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.57

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