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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,592 and 7,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,592 and 7,044 is: 8,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592 : 7,044 = 7,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592/7,044 = 7,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592x = 7,044 × 7,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592x = 49,617,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,936/5,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.02

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