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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,166.94 and 3,265.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,166.94 and 3,265.69 is: 4,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.94 : 3,265.69 = 3,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.94/3,265.69 = 3,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.94x = 3,265.69 × 3,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.94x = 10,664,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664,714.85/2,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.56

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