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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,595 and 12,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,595 and 12,285 is: 26,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595 : 12,285 = 12,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595/12,285 = 12,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595x = 12,285 × 12,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595x = 150,921,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,921,225/5,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.30

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