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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,771 and 9,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,771 and 9,225 is: 12,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771 : 9,225 = 9,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771/9,225 = 9,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771x = 9,225 × 9,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771x = 85,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,100,625/6,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.40

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