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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,664 and 12,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,664 and 12,103 is: 25,862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664 : 12,103 = 12,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664/12,103 = 12,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664x = 12,103 × 12,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664x = 146,482,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,482,609/5,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.04

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