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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,235.94 and 3,681.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,235.94 and 3,681.28 is: 6,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.94 : 3,681.28 = 3,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.94/3,681.28 = 3,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.94x = 3,681.28 × 3,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.94x = 13,551,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,831.64/2,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.92

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