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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,010 and 7,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,010 and 7,239 is: 10,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010 : 7,239 = 7,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010/7,239 = 7,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010x = 7,239 × 7,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010x = 52,403,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,403,121/5,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.70

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