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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,486.97 and 3,881.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,486.97 and 3,881.81 is: 6,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.97 : 3,881.81 = 3,881.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.97/3,881.81 = 3,881.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.97x = 3,881.81 × 3,881.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.97x = 15,068,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,468.29/2,486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.97

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