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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,243 and 9,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,243 and 9,649 is: 17,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243 : 9,649 = 9,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243/9,649 = 9,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243x = 9,649 × 9,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243x = 93,103,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,103,201/5,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,757.62

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