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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,298 and 7,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,298 and 7,287 is: 10,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298 : 7,287 = 7,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298/7,287 = 7,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298x = 7,287 × 7,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298x = 53,100,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100,369/5,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.72

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