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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,190 and 7,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,190 and 7,693 is: 11,403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190 : 7,693 = 7,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190/7,693 = 7,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190x = 7,693 × 7,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190x = 59,182,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,249/5,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.13

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