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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,670 and 12,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,670 and 12,150 is: 26,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670 : 12,150 = 12,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670/12,150 = 12,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670x = 12,150 × 12,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670x = 147,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,622,500/5,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.71

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