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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,876 and 13,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,876 and 13,754 is: 32,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,876 : 13,754 = 13,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,876/13,754 = 13,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,876x = 13,754 × 13,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,876x = 189,172,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,172,516/5,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,194.10

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