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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,316 and 5,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,316 and 5,775 is: 6,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316 : 5,775 = 5,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316/5,775 = 5,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316x = 5,775 × 5,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316x = 33,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350,625/5,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.63

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