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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,834 and 13,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,834 and 13,325 is: 30,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834 : 13,325 = 13,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834/13,325 = 13,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834x = 13,325 × 13,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834x = 177,555,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,555,625/5,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,434.63

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