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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,270.67 and 4,899.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,270.67 and 4,899.66 is: 10,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.67 : 4,899.66 = 4,899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.67/4,899.66 = 4,899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.67x = 4,899.66 × 4,899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.67x = 24,006,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006,631.37/2,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.48

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