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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,191.88 and 3,044.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,191.88 and 3,044.44 is: 4,228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.88 : 3,044.44 = 3,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.88/3,044.44 = 3,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.88x = 3,044.44 × 3,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.88x = 9,268,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268,599.69/2,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.62

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