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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,360 and 12,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,360 and 12,328 is: 28,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360 : 12,328 = 12,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360/12,328 = 12,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360x = 12,328 × 12,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360x = 151,979,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,979,584/5,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,354.40

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