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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,316 and 14,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,316 and 14,298 is: 38,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316 : 14,298 = 14,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316/14,298 = 14,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316x = 14,298 × 14,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316x = 204,432,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,432,804/5,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,456.13

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