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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,536 and 5,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,536 and 5,134 is: 10,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536 : 5,134 = 5,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536/5,134 = 5,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536x = 5,134 × 5,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536x = 26,357,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,357,956/2,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.52

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