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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,570 and 7,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,570 and 7,095 is: 9,037.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570 : 7,095 = 7,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570/7,095 = 7,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570x = 7,095 × 7,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570x = 50,339,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339,025/5,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.53

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