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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,216.81 and 3,012.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,216.81 and 3,012.19 is: 4,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.81 : 3,012.19 = 3,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.81/3,012.19 = 3,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.81x = 3,012.19 × 3,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.81x = 9,073,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,273.54/2,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.94

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