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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,569 and 7,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,569 and 7,363 is: 9,734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569 : 7,363 = 7,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569/7,363 = 7,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569x = 7,363 × 7,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569x = 54,213,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213,769/5,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,734.92

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