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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,773 and 12,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,773 and 12,431 is: 26,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773 : 12,431 = 12,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773/12,431 = 12,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773x = 12,431 × 12,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773x = 154,529,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,529,761/5,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.67

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