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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,353 and 6,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,353 and 6,325 is: 7,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353 : 6,325 = 6,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353/6,325 = 6,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353x = 6,325 × 6,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353x = 40,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,625/5,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.50

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