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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,510 and 9,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,510 and 9,275 is: 13,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510 : 9,275 = 9,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510/9,275 = 9,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510x = 9,275 × 9,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510x = 86,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,025,625/6,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.38

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