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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,964 and 12,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,964 and 12,580 is: 26,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964 : 12,580 = 12,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964/12,580 = 12,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964x = 12,580 × 12,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964x = 158,256,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,256,400/5,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.28

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