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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,165.06 and 2,964.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,165.06 and 2,964.94 is: 4,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.06 : 2,964.94 = 2,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.06/2,964.94 = 2,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.06x = 2,964.94 × 2,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.06x = 8,790,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790,854.38/2,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.32

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