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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,941 and 13,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,941 and 13,010 is: 28,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941 : 13,010 = 13,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941/13,010 = 13,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941x = 13,010 × 13,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941x = 169,260,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,260,100/5,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,490.17

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