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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,804 and 12,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,804 and 12,580 is: 27,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804 : 12,580 = 12,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804/12,580 = 12,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804x = 12,580 × 12,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804x = 158,256,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,256,400/5,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,266.78

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