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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,427 and 8,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,427 and 8,250 is: 12,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427 : 8,250 = 8,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427/8,250 = 8,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427x = 8,250 × 8,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427x = 68,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,500/5,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.46

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