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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,316 and 3,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,316 and 3,639 is: 5,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316 : 3,639 = 3,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316/3,639 = 3,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316x = 3,639 × 3,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316x = 13,242,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242,321/2,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.76

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