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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,170 and 6,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,170 and 6,295 is: 7,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170 : 6,295 = 6,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170/6,295 = 6,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170x = 6,295 × 6,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170x = 39,627,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,627,025/5,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.80

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