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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,607 and 13,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,607 and 13,005 is: 30,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607 : 13,005 = 13,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607/13,005 = 13,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607x = 13,005 × 13,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607x = 169,130,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,130,025/5,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,164.09

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