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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,002 and 3,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,002 and 3,055 is: 4,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002 : 3,055 = 3,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002/3,055 = 3,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002x = 3,055 × 3,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002x = 9,333,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,025/2,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.85

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