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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,360 and 7,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,360 and 7,371 is: 10,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360 : 7,371 = 7,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360/7,371 = 7,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360x = 7,371 × 7,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360x = 54,331,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,641/5,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.50

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