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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,223.38 and 3,220.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,223.38 and 3,220.25 is: 4,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.38 : 3,220.25 = 3,220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.38/3,220.25 = 3,220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.38x = 3,220.25 × 3,220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.38x = 10,370,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370,010.06/2,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.09

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