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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,055 and 5,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,055 and 5,622 is: 6,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055 : 5,622 = 5,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055/5,622 = 5,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055x = 5,622 × 5,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055x = 31,606,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606,884/5,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.60

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