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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,369.25 and 3,291.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,369.25 and 3,291.89 is: 4,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.25 : 3,291.89 = 3,291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.25/3,291.89 = 3,291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.25x = 3,291.89 × 3,291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.25x = 10,836,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,836,543.89/2,369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.83

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