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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,360 and 6,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,360 and 6,449 is: 7,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360 : 6,449 = 6,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360/6,449 = 6,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360x = 6,449 × 6,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360x = 41,589,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,589,601/5,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.25

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