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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,913 and 5,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,913 and 5,401 is: 10,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913 : 5,401 = 5,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913/5,401 = 5,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913x = 5,401 × 5,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913x = 29,170,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170,801/2,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.01

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