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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,298.75 and 2,694.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,298.75 and 2,694.75 is: 3,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.75 : 2,694.75 = 2,694.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.75/2,694.75 = 2,694.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.75x = 2,694.75 × 2,694.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.75x = 7,261,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,677.56/2,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.97

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