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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,630 and 12,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,630 and 12,225 is: 22,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630 : 12,225 = 12,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630/12,225 = 12,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630x = 12,225 × 12,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630x = 149,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,450,625/6,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.57

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