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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,410 and 7,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,410 and 7,303 is: 9,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410 : 7,303 = 7,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410/7,303 = 7,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410x = 7,303 × 7,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410x = 53,333,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333,809/5,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.38

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