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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,133.84 and 3,151.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,133.84 and 3,151.41 is: 4,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.84 : 3,151.41 = 3,151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.84/3,151.41 = 3,151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.84x = 3,151.41 × 3,151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.84x = 9,931,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931,361.35/2,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.21

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