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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,565 and 12,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,565 and 12,173 is: 26,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565 : 12,173 = 12,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565/12,173 = 12,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565x = 12,173 × 12,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565x = 148,181,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,181,929/5,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.48

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