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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,364.91 and 2,058.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,364.91 and 2,058.66 is: 3,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.91 : 2,058.66 = 2,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.91/2,058.66 = 2,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.91x = 2,058.66 × 2,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.91x = 4,238,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,065.56/1,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.02

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