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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,027.53 and 2,695.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,027.53 and 2,695.78 is: 3,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.53 : 2,695.78 = 2,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.53/2,695.78 = 2,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.53x = 2,695.78 × 2,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.53x = 7,267,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,236.55/2,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.28

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