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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,665.41 and 3,998.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,665.41 and 3,998.11 is: 5,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.41 : 3,998.11 = 3,998.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.41/3,998.11 = 3,998.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.41x = 3,998.11 × 3,998.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.41x = 15,984,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984,878.57/2,665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.16

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