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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,214.42 and 2,808.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,214.42 and 2,808.42 is: 3,561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.42 : 2,808.42 = 2,808.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.42/2,808.42 = 2,808.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.42x = 2,808.42 × 2,808.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.42x = 7,887,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,233.43/2,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.76

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