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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,668 and 15,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,668 and 15,330 is: 41,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668 : 15,330 = 15,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668/15,330 = 15,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668x = 15,330 × 15,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668x = 235,008,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,008,900/5,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,462.40

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