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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.94 and 2,019.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.94 and 2,019.09 is: 5,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 2,019.09 = 2,019.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/2,019.09 = 2,019.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 2,019.09 × 2,019.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 4,076,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,739.57/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.87

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