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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,360.81 and 6,134.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,360.81 and 6,134.91 is: 15,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.81 : 6,134.91 = 6,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.81/6,134.91 = 6,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.81x = 6,134.91 × 6,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.81x = 37,637,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,637,074.70/2,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.42

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