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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,510 and 15,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,510 and 15,281 is: 35,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510 : 15,281 = 15,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510/15,281 = 15,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510x = 15,281 × 15,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510x = 233,508,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,508,961/6,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,869.27

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