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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,666.63 and 9,364.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,666.63 and 9,364.50 is: 15,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.63 : 9,364.50 = 9,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.63/9,364.50 = 9,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.63x = 9,364.50 × 9,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.63x = 87,693,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,693,860.25/5,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.50

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