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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,413 and 5,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,413 and 5,881 is: 6,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413 : 5,881 = 5,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413/5,881 = 5,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413x = 5,881 × 5,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413x = 34,586,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586,161/5,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.46

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