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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,950 and 13,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,950 and 13,417 is: 30,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950 : 13,417 = 13,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950/13,417 = 13,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950x = 13,417 × 13,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950x = 180,015,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,015,889/5,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,254.77

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