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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,625.63 and 12,310.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,625.63 and 12,310.75 is: 26,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.63 : 12,310.75 = 12,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.63/12,310.75 = 12,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.63x = 12,310.75 × 12,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.63x = 151,554,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554,565.56/5,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.04

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