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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,009 and 4,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,009 and 4,381 is: 9,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009 : 4,381 = 4,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009/4,381 = 4,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009x = 4,381 × 4,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009x = 19,193,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193,161/2,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.59

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