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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,346 and 8,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,346 and 8,571 is: 13,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346 : 8,571 = 8,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346/8,571 = 8,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346x = 8,571 × 8,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346x = 73,462,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,462,041/5,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.50

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