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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,398 and 10,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,398 and 10,572 is: 17,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398 : 10,572 = 10,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398/10,572 = 10,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398x = 10,572 × 10,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398x = 111,767,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,767,184/6,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.08

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