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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,539 and 15,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,539 and 15,275 is: 35,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,539 : 15,275 = 15,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,539/15,275 = 15,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,539x = 15,275 × 15,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,539x = 233,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,325,625/6,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,682.16

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