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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,635.03 and 3,991.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,635.03 and 3,991.46 is: 6,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.03 : 3,991.46 = 3,991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.03/3,991.46 = 3,991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.03x = 3,991.46 × 3,991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.03x = 15,931,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,791.60/2,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.15

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