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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,233.41 and 3,541.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,233.41 and 3,541.92 is: 5,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.41 : 3,541.92 = 3,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.41/3,541.92 = 3,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.41x = 3,541.92 × 3,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.41x = 12,545,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,545,210.57/2,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.08

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