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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,027.63 and 7,390.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,027.63 and 7,390.69 is: 10,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.63 : 7,390.69 = 7,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.63/7,390.69 = 7,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.63x = 7,390.69 × 7,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.63x = 54,622,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,622,261.72/5,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.43

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