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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,669.63 and 4,125.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,669.63 and 4,125.38 is: 6,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.63 : 4,125.38 = 4,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.63/4,125.38 = 4,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.63x = 4,125.38 × 4,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.63x = 17,018,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018,718.89/2,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.95

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