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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,021.63 and 4,421.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,021.63 and 4,421.25 is: 9,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.63 : 4,421.25 = 4,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.63/4,421.25 = 4,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.63x = 4,421.25 × 4,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.63x = 19,547,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,451.56/2,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.18

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