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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,284 and 6,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,284 and 6,860 is: 7,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284 : 6,860 = 6,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284/6,860 = 6,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284x = 6,860 × 6,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284x = 47,059,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,600/6,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.80

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