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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,666 and 5,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,666 and 5,140 is: 9,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666 : 5,140 = 5,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666/5,140 = 5,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666x = 5,140 × 5,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666x = 26,419,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,600/2,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.83

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