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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,828 and 13,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,828 and 13,751 is: 32,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828 : 13,751 = 13,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828/13,751 = 13,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828x = 13,751 × 13,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828x = 189,090,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,090,001/5,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,445.09

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