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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,828 and 12,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,828 and 12,313 is: 26,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828 : 12,313 = 12,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828/12,313 = 12,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828x = 12,313 × 12,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828x = 151,609,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,609,969/5,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.06

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