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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,332 and 4,272.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,332 and 4,272.50 is: 7,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332 : 4,272.50 = 4,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332/4,272.50 = 4,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332x = 4,272.50 × 4,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332x = 18,254,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,256.25/2,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.73

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