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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,095.88 and 3,890.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,095.88 and 3,890.53 is: 7,221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.88 : 3,890.53 = 3,890.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.88/3,890.53 = 3,890.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.88x = 3,890.53 × 3,890.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.88x = 15,136,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136,233.41/2,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.92

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