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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,545 and 12,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,545 and 12,170 is: 26,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545 : 12,170 = 12,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545/12,170 = 12,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545x = 12,170 × 12,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545x = 148,108,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,108,900/5,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.35

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