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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,005.88 and 3,039.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,005.88 and 3,039.19 is: 4,604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.88 : 3,039.19 = 3,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.88/3,039.19 = 3,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.88x = 3,039.19 × 3,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.88x = 9,236,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,660.66/2,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.80

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