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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,560 and 15,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,560 and 15,160 is: 35,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560 : 15,160 = 15,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560/15,160 = 15,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560x = 15,160 × 15,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560x = 229,825,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,825,600/6,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,034.39

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