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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,305 and 1,855.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,305 and 1,855.50 is: 2,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305 : 1,855.50 = 1,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305/1,855.50 = 1,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305x = 1,855.50 × 1,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305x = 3,442,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,880.25/1,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.22

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