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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,281 and 7,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,281 and 7,083 is: 9,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281 : 7,083 = 7,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281/7,083 = 7,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281x = 7,083 × 7,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281x = 50,168,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,168,889/5,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.88

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