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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,392.03 and 6,211.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,392.03 and 6,211.69 is: 16,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.03 : 6,211.69 = 6,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.03/6,211.69 = 6,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.03x = 6,211.69 × 6,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.03x = 38,585,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,061.60/2,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.67

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