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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,410.94 and 5,095.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,410.94 and 5,095.34 is: 7,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.94 : 5,095.34 = 5,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.94/5,095.34 = 5,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.94x = 5,095.34 × 5,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.94x = 25,962,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962,527.93/3,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.55

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