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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,004.75 and 3,817.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,004.75 and 3,817.76 is: 7,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.75 : 3,817.76 = 3,817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.75/3,817.76 = 3,817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.75x = 3,817.76 × 3,817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.75x = 14,575,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,274.71/2,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.37

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