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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,084 and 12,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,084 and 12,238 is: 29,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084 : 12,238 = 12,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084/12,238 = 12,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084x = 12,238 × 12,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084x = 149,768,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,768,644/5,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.82

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