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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,211 and 9,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,211 and 9,903 is: 18,819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211 : 9,903 = 9,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211/9,903 = 9,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211x = 9,903 × 9,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211x = 98,069,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,069,409/5,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.69

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