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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,832 and 5,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,832 and 5,316 is: 9,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832 : 5,316 = 5,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832/5,316 = 5,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832x = 5,316 × 5,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832x = 28,259,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,856/2,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.76

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