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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,614 and 9,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,614 and 9,341 is: 15,542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614 : 9,341 = 9,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614/9,341 = 9,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614x = 9,341 × 9,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614x = 87,254,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,254,281/5,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,542.27

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