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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,624 and 13,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,624 and 13,430 is: 32,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624 : 13,430 = 13,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624/13,430 = 13,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624x = 13,430 × 13,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624x = 180,364,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,364,900/5,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,070.57

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