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Finding the Third Proportional to 855.38 and 2,047.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 855.38 and 2,047.50 is: 4,901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.38 : 2,047.50 = 2,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.38/2,047.50 = 2,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.38x = 2,047.50 × 2,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.38x = 4,192,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,256.25/855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.07

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