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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,992 and 5,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,992 and 5,352 is: 9,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992 : 5,352 = 5,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992/5,352 = 5,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992x = 5,352 × 5,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992x = 28,643,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643,904/2,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.50

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