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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,982 and 12,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,982 and 12,263 is: 25,138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982 : 12,263 = 12,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982/12,263 = 12,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982x = 12,263 × 12,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982x = 150,381,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,381,169/5,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.95

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