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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,836 and 13,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,836 and 13,767 is: 32,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,836 : 13,767 = 13,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,836/13,767 = 13,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,836x = 13,767 × 13,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,836x = 189,530,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,530,289/5,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,476.06

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