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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,031.75 and 2,671.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,031.75 and 2,671.13 is: 3,511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.75 : 2,671.13 = 2,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.75/2,671.13 = 2,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.75x = 2,671.13 × 2,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.75x = 7,134,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,908.77/2,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.71

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