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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,350 and 7,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,350 and 7,505 is: 10,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350 : 7,505 = 7,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350/7,505 = 7,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350x = 7,505 × 7,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350x = 56,325,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,025/5,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.04

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