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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,610 and 13,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,610 and 13,413 is: 32,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610 : 13,413 = 13,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610/13,413 = 13,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610x = 13,413 × 13,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610x = 179,908,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,908,569/5,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,069.26

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