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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,714 and 12,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,714 and 12,524 is: 27,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714 : 12,524 = 12,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714/12,524 = 12,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714x = 12,524 × 12,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714x = 156,850,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,850,576/5,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,450.22

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