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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,014.88 and 3,275.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,014.88 and 3,275.44 is: 5,324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.88 : 3,275.44 = 3,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.88/3,275.44 = 3,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.88x = 3,275.44 × 3,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.88x = 10,728,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,728,490.82/2,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.64

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