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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,176.50 and 3,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,176.50 and 3,285 is: 4,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.50 : 3,285 = 3,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.50/3,285 = 3,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.50x = 3,285 × 3,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.50x = 10,791,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,225/2,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.06

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