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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,262 and 7,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,262 and 7,381 is: 10,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262 : 7,381 = 7,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262/7,381 = 7,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262x = 7,381 × 7,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262x = 54,479,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479,161/5,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.32

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