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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,795 and 12,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,795 and 12,030 is: 21,298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795 : 12,030 = 12,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795/12,030 = 12,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795x = 12,030 × 12,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795x = 144,720,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720,900/6,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.15

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