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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,940 and 5,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,940 and 5,520 is: 10,364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940 : 5,520 = 5,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940/5,520 = 5,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940x = 5,520 × 5,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940x = 30,470,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,470,400/2,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.08

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