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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,036.75 and 2,862.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,036.75 and 2,862.75 is: 4,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.75 : 2,862.75 = 2,862.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.75/2,862.75 = 2,862.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.75x = 2,862.75 × 2,862.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.75x = 8,195,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,337.56/2,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.73

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