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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,664 and 3,985.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,664 and 3,985.88 is: 5,963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664 : 3,985.88 = 3,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664/3,985.88 = 3,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664x = 3,985.88 × 3,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664x = 15,887,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887,199.52/2,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.66

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