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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,350.13 and 3,913.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,350.13 and 3,913.31 is: 6,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.13 : 3,913.31 = 3,913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.13/3,913.31 = 3,913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.13x = 3,913.31 × 3,913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.13x = 15,314,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,314,014.72/2,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.26

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