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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,168 and 7,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,168 and 7,473 is: 10,806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168 : 7,473 = 7,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168/7,473 = 7,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168x = 7,473 × 7,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168x = 55,845,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,845,729/5,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.06

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