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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,222.44 and 3,270.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,222.44 and 3,270.38 is: 4,812.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.44 : 3,270.38 = 3,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.44/3,270.38 = 3,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.44x = 3,270.38 × 3,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.44x = 10,695,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,695,352.64/2,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.44

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