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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,354 and 9,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,354 and 9,030 is: 15,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354 : 9,030 = 9,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354/9,030 = 9,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354x = 9,030 × 9,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354x = 81,540,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,540,900/5,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.90

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