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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,251.88 and 3,368.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,251.88 and 3,368.81 is: 5,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.88 : 3,368.81 = 3,368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.88/3,368.81 = 3,368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.88x = 3,368.81 × 3,368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.88x = 11,348,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,348,897.66/2,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.75

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