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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,220 and 9,463.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,220 and 9,463.50 is: 17,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220 : 9,463.50 = 9,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220/9,463.50 = 9,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220x = 9,463.50 × 9,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220x = 89,557,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,557,832.25/5,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,156.67

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