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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,325.08 and 5,027.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,325.08 and 5,027.34 is: 7,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.08 : 5,027.34 = 5,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.08/5,027.34 = 5,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.08x = 5,027.34 × 5,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.08x = 25,274,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,185.18/3,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.08

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