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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,644 and 15,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,644 and 15,316 is: 41,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644 : 15,316 = 15,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644/15,316 = 15,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644x = 15,316 × 15,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644x = 234,579,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,579,856/5,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,562.70

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