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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,250.56 and 2,655.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,250.56 and 2,655.56 is: 3,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.56 : 2,655.56 = 2,655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.56/2,655.56 = 2,655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.56x = 2,655.56 × 2,655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.56x = 7,052,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,012.19/2,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.44

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