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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,995.44 and 6,203.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,995.44 and 6,203.81 is: 9,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.44 : 6,203.81 = 6,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.44/6,203.81 = 6,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.44x = 6,203.81 × 6,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.44x = 38,487,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,487,289.54/3,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.81

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