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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,391.75 and 2,877.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,391.75 and 2,877.75 is: 3,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.75 : 2,877.75 = 2,877.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.75/2,877.75 = 2,877.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.75x = 2,877.75 × 2,877.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.75x = 8,281,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,445.06/2,391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.50

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