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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,408 and 8,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,408 and 8,274 is: 12,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408 : 8,274 = 8,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408/8,274 = 8,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408x = 8,274 × 8,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408x = 68,459,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,459,076/5,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.85

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