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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,416 and 13,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,416 and 13,150 is: 26,951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416 : 13,150 = 13,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416/13,150 = 13,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416x = 13,150 × 13,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416x = 172,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,922,500/6,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.76

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