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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,190.66 and 3,308.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,190.66 and 3,308.91 is: 4,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.66 : 3,308.91 = 3,308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.66/3,308.91 = 3,308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.66x = 3,308.91 × 3,308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.66x = 10,948,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948,860.57/2,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.98

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