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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,798 and 12,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,798 and 12,316 is: 26,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798 : 12,316 = 12,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798/12,316 = 12,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798x = 12,316 × 12,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798x = 151,683,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,683,856/5,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.41

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