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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,011.50 and 2,706.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,011.50 and 2,706.75 is: 3,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.50 : 2,706.75 = 2,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.50/2,706.75 = 2,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.50x = 2,706.75 × 2,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.50x = 7,326,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,495.56/2,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.30

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