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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,950 and 4,604.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,950 and 4,604.50 is: 7,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950 : 4,604.50 = 4,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950/4,604.50 = 4,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950x = 4,604.50 × 4,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950x = 21,201,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,420.25/2,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.92

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