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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,006 and 3,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,006 and 3,041 is: 4,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006 : 3,041 = 3,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006/3,041 = 3,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006x = 3,041 × 3,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006x = 9,247,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,681/2,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.01

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