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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,669 and 12,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,669 and 12,795 is: 24,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669 : 12,795 = 12,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669/12,795 = 12,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669x = 12,795 × 12,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669x = 163,712,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,712,025/6,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.21

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