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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,264 and 9,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,264 and 9,853 is: 18,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264 : 9,853 = 9,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264/9,853 = 9,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264x = 9,853 × 9,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264x = 97,081,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,081,609/5,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.55

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