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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,364 and 9,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,364 and 9,852 is: 18,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364 : 9,852 = 9,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364/9,852 = 9,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364x = 9,852 × 9,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364x = 97,061,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061,904/5,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.06

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