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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,702 and 13,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,702 and 13,195 is: 30,534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702 : 13,195 = 13,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702/13,195 = 13,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702x = 13,195 × 13,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702x = 174,108,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,108,025/5,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.55

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