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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,332.69 and 2,565.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,332.69 and 2,565.56 is: 2,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.69 : 2,565.56 = 2,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.69/2,565.56 = 2,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.69x = 2,565.56 × 2,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.69x = 6,582,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,110.94/2,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.69

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