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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,289.52 and 3,451.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,289.52 and 3,451.36 is: 5,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.52 : 3,451.36 = 3,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.52/3,451.36 = 3,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.52x = 3,451.36 × 3,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.52x = 11,911,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,911,881.54/2,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.80

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