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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,577.94 and 4,150.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,577.94 and 4,150.69 is: 6,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.94 : 4,150.69 = 4,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.94/4,150.69 = 4,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.94x = 4,150.69 × 4,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.94x = 17,228,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,206.72/2,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.94

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