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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,188 and 7,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,188 and 7,368 is: 10,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188 : 7,368 = 7,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188/7,368 = 7,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188x = 7,368 × 7,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188x = 54,287,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287,424/5,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.04

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