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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,332 and 7,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,332 and 7,538 is: 10,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332 : 7,538 = 7,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332/7,538 = 7,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332x = 7,538 × 7,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332x = 56,821,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,821,444/5,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.68

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