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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,274.50 and 2,925.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,274.50 and 2,925.75 is: 3,763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.50 : 2,925.75 = 2,925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.50/2,925.75 = 2,925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.50x = 2,925.75 × 2,925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.50x = 8,560,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,013.06/2,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.47

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