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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,294 and 7,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,294 and 7,453 is: 10,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294 : 7,453 = 7,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294/7,453 = 7,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294x = 7,453 × 7,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294x = 55,547,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,547,209/5,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.48

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