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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,625.33 and 3,670.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,625.33 and 3,670.52 is: 5,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.33 : 3,670.52 = 3,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.33/3,670.52 = 3,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.33x = 3,670.52 × 3,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.33x = 13,472,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,472,742.31/2,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.83

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