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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,183.63 and 4,711.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,183.63 and 4,711.50 is: 10,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.63 : 4,711.50 = 4,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.63/4,711.50 = 4,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.63x = 4,711.50 × 4,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.63x = 22,198,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,232.25/2,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.77

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