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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,488 and 15,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,488 and 15,170 is: 35,469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,488 : 15,170 = 15,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,488/15,170 = 15,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,488x = 15,170 × 15,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,488x = 230,128,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,128,900/6,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,469.93

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