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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,392 and 9,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,392 and 9,744 is: 17,608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392 : 9,744 = 9,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392/9,744 = 9,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392x = 9,744 × 9,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392x = 94,945,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,945,536/5,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.59

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