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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,872 and 18,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,872 and 18,572 is: 50,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872 : 18,572 = 18,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872/18,572 = 18,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872x = 18,572 × 18,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872x = 344,919,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,919,184/6,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,191.97

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