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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,362 and 7,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,362 and 7,519 is: 10,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362 : 7,519 = 7,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362/7,519 = 7,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362x = 7,519 × 7,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362x = 56,535,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535,361/5,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.71

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