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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,007.56 and 2,970.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,007.56 and 2,970.56 is: 4,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.56 : 2,970.56 = 2,970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.56/2,970.56 = 2,970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.56x = 2,970.56 × 2,970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.56x = 8,824,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,241.57/2,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.50

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