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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,252.25 and 3,030.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,252.25 and 3,030.75 is: 4,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.25 : 3,030.75 = 3,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.25/3,030.75 = 3,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.25x = 3,030.75 × 3,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.25x = 9,185,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,445.56/2,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.34

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