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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,812 and 13,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,812 and 13,354 is: 30,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812 : 13,354 = 13,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812/13,354 = 13,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812x = 13,354 × 13,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812x = 178,329,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,329,316/5,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.95

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