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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,323.69 and 3,190.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,323.69 and 3,190.80 is: 4,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.69 : 3,190.80 = 3,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.69/3,190.80 = 3,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.69x = 3,190.80 × 3,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.69x = 10,181,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,197.16/2,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.48

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