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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,392 and 6,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,392 and 6,801 is: 8,578.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392 : 6,801 = 6,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392/6,801 = 6,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392x = 6,801 × 6,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392x = 46,253,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,253,601/5,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,578.19

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