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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,332 and 10,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,332 and 10,180 is: 19,435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332 : 10,180 = 10,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332/10,180 = 10,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332x = 10,180 × 10,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332x = 103,632,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632,400/5,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.93

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