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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,836 and 7,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,836 and 7,883 is: 10,647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,836 : 7,883 = 7,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,836/7,883 = 7,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,836x = 7,883 × 7,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,836x = 62,141,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,141,689/5,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.99

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