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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,672 and 7,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,672 and 7,581 is: 10,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672 : 7,581 = 7,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672/7,581 = 7,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672x = 7,581 × 7,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672x = 57,471,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,471,561/5,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,132.50

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