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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,741 and 12,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,741 and 12,358 is: 26,601.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741 : 12,358 = 12,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741/12,358 = 12,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741x = 12,358 × 12,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741x = 152,720,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,720,164/5,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.67

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