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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,341.78 and 13,095.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,341.78 and 13,095.84 is: 32,105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.78 : 13,095.84 = 13,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.78/13,095.84 = 13,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.78x = 13,095.84 × 13,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.78x = 171,501,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,501,123.52/5,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.61

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