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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,252 and 9,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,252 and 9,343 is: 16,620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252 : 9,343 = 9,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252/9,343 = 9,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252x = 9,343 × 9,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252x = 87,291,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,291,649/5,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.65

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