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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,108.81 and 3,094.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,108.81 and 3,094.69 is: 4,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.81 : 3,094.69 = 3,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.81/3,094.69 = 3,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.81x = 3,094.69 × 3,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.81x = 9,577,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,090.72/2,108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.46

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