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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,657.50 and 12,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,657.50 and 12,430 is: 27,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,657.50 : 12,430 = 12,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,657.50/12,430 = 12,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,657.50x = 12,430 × 12,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,657.50x = 154,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,504,900/5,657.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,309.75

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