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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,607 and 9,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,607 and 9,625 is: 16,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607 : 9,625 = 9,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607/9,625 = 9,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607x = 9,625 × 9,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607x = 92,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,640,625/5,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.32

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