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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,855 and 7,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,855 and 7,869 is: 10,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855 : 7,869 = 7,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855/7,869 = 7,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855x = 7,869 × 7,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855x = 61,921,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,921,161/5,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.77

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