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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,367 and 13,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,367 and 13,675 is: 29,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,367 : 13,675 = 13,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,367/13,675 = 13,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,367x = 13,675 × 13,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,367x = 187,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,005,625/6,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,371.07

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