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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,292 and 12,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,292 and 12,286 is: 28,523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292 : 12,286 = 12,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292/12,286 = 12,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292x = 12,286 × 12,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292x = 150,945,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,945,796/5,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,523.39

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