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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,360 and 9,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,360 and 9,982 is: 18,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360 : 9,982 = 9,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360/9,982 = 9,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360x = 9,982 × 9,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360x = 99,640,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,640,324/5,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.61

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