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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,393 and 13,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,393 and 13,233 is: 27,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,393 : 13,233 = 13,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,393/13,233 = 13,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,393x = 13,233 × 13,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,393x = 175,112,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112,289/6,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.25

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