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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,851 and 15,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,851 and 15,049 is: 33,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851 : 15,049 = 15,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851/15,049 = 15,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851x = 15,049 × 15,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851x = 226,472,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,472,401/6,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,056.84

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