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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,027.06 and 9,347.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,027.06 and 9,347.91 is: 17,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.06 : 9,347.91 = 9,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.06/9,347.91 = 9,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.06x = 9,347.91 × 9,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.06x = 87,383,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,383,351.26/5,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.59

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