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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,912 and 15,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,912 and 15,572 is: 41,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912 : 15,572 = 15,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912/15,572 = 15,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912x = 15,572 × 15,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912x = 242,487,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,487,184/5,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,016.10

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