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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,663 and 7,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,663 and 7,492 is: 9,911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663 : 7,492 = 7,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663/7,492 = 7,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663x = 7,492 × 7,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663x = 56,130,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,064/5,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.72

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