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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,266 and 7,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,266 and 7,414 is: 10,438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266 : 7,414 = 7,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266/7,414 = 7,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266x = 7,414 × 7,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266x = 54,967,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967,396/5,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.17

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