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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,106 and 12,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,106 and 12,210 is: 29,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106 : 12,210 = 12,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106/12,210 = 12,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106x = 12,210 × 12,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106x = 149,084,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,084,100/5,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,197.83

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