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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,154.38 and 3,231.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,154.38 and 3,231.75 is: 4,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.38 : 3,231.75 = 3,231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.38/3,231.75 = 3,231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.38x = 3,231.75 × 3,231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.38x = 10,444,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,444,208.06/2,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.91

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