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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,263 and 4,272.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,263 and 4,272.50 is: 5,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263 : 4,272.50 = 4,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263/4,272.50 = 4,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263x = 4,272.50 × 4,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263x = 18,254,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,256.25/3,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.32

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