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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,668 and 13,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,668 and 13,354 is: 31,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668 : 13,354 = 13,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668/13,354 = 13,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668x = 13,354 × 13,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668x = 178,329,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,329,316/5,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,462.48

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