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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,099.75 and 3,930.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,099.75 and 3,930.75 is: 4,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.75 : 3,930.75 = 3,930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.75/3,930.75 = 3,930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.75x = 3,930.75 × 3,930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.75x = 15,450,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,795.56/3,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.53

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