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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,150.56 and 4,725.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,150.56 and 4,725.56 is: 7,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.56 : 4,725.56 = 4,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.56/4,725.56 = 4,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.56x = 4,725.56 × 4,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.56x = 22,330,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,940.94/3,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.92

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