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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,529.50 and 2,751.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,529.50 and 2,751.50 is: 2,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.50 : 2,751.50 = 2,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.50/2,751.50 = 2,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.50x = 2,751.50 × 2,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.50x = 7,570,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,752.25/2,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.98

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