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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,275 and 5,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,275 and 5,246.50 is: 12,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275 : 5,246.50 = 5,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275/5,246.50 = 5,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275x = 5,246.50 × 5,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275x = 27,525,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,762.25/2,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.24

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