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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,872 and 8,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,872 and 8,261 is: 11,621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872 : 8,261 = 8,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872/8,261 = 8,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872x = 8,261 × 8,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872x = 68,244,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244,121/5,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.96

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