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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,138.62 and 2,860.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,138.62 and 2,860.71 is: 3,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.62 : 2,860.71 = 2,860.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.62/2,860.71 = 2,860.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.62x = 2,860.71 × 2,860.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.62x = 8,183,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,650.31/2,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.61

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