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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,230 and 7,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,230 and 7,094 is: 9,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230 : 7,094 = 7,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230/7,094 = 7,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230x = 7,094 × 7,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230x = 50,324,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,836/5,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.34

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