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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,368 and 13,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,368 and 13,756 is: 35,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368 : 13,756 = 13,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368/13,756 = 13,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368x = 13,756 × 13,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368x = 189,227,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,227,536/5,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,251.03

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