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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,317 and 7,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,317 and 7,470 is: 10,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317 : 7,470 = 7,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317/7,470 = 7,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317x = 7,470 × 7,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317x = 55,800,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,800,900/5,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.81

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