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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034.75 and 2,583.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034.75 and 2,583.75 is: 3,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.75 : 2,583.75 = 2,583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.75/2,583.75 = 2,583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.75x = 2,583.75 × 2,583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.75x = 6,675,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,764.06/2,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.88

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