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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,348 and 7,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,348 and 7,044 is: 9,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348 : 7,044 = 7,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348/7,044 = 7,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348x = 7,044 × 7,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348x = 49,617,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,936/5,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.85

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