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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,615.50 and 4,006.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,615.50 and 4,006.75 is: 6,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.50 : 4,006.75 = 4,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.50/4,006.75 = 4,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.50x = 4,006.75 × 4,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.50x = 16,054,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054,045.56/2,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.04

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