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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,800.97 and 6,095.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,800.97 and 6,095.81 is: 13,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.97 : 6,095.81 = 6,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.97/6,095.81 = 6,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.97x = 6,095.81 × 6,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.97x = 37,158,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158,930.04/2,800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.46

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