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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,031 and 5,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,031 and 5,427 is: 5,854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031 : 5,427 = 5,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031/5,427 = 5,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031x = 5,427 × 5,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031x = 29,452,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452,329/5,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.17

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