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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,304 and 5,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,304 and 5,565 is: 13,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304 : 5,565 = 5,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304/5,565 = 5,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304x = 5,565 × 5,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304x = 30,969,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,969,225/2,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.50

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