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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,430 and 15,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,430 and 15,471 is: 37,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430 : 15,471 = 15,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430/15,471 = 15,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430x = 15,471 × 15,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430x = 239,351,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,351,841/6,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,224.24

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