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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,272 and 14,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,272 and 14,260 is: 38,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272 : 14,260 = 14,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272/14,260 = 14,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272x = 14,260 × 14,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272x = 203,347,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,347,600/5,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,571.24

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