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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,709 and 8,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,709 and 8,771 is: 13,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709 : 8,771 = 8,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709/8,771 = 8,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709x = 8,771 × 8,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709x = 76,930,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,930,441/5,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.29

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