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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,666 and 9,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,666 and 9,940 is: 17,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666 : 9,940 = 9,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666/9,940 = 9,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666x = 9,940 × 9,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666x = 98,803,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,803,600/5,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.98

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