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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,280.75 and 3,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,280.75 and 3,231 is: 4,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.75 : 3,231 = 3,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.75/3,231 = 3,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.75x = 3,231 × 3,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.75x = 10,439,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439,361/2,280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.16

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