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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,347.94 and 3,633.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,347.94 and 3,633.69 is: 5,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.94 : 3,633.69 = 3,633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.94/3,633.69 = 3,633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.94x = 3,633.69 × 3,633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.94x = 13,203,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203,684.85/2,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.52

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