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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,305.31 and 2,023.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,305.31 and 2,023.44 is: 3,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.31 : 2,023.44 = 2,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.31/2,023.44 = 2,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.31x = 2,023.44 × 2,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.31x = 4,094,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,299.32/1,305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.64

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