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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,376 and 12,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,376 and 12,848 is: 25,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376 : 12,848 = 12,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376/12,848 = 12,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376x = 12,848 × 12,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376x = 165,071,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,071,104/6,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.45

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