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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,009 and 2,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,009 and 2,904 is: 4,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009 : 2,904 = 2,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009/2,904 = 2,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009x = 2,904 × 2,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009x = 8,433,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,216/2,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.72

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