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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,009.81 and 2,885.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,009.81 and 2,885.63 is: 4,143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.81 : 2,885.63 = 2,885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.81/2,885.63 = 2,885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.81x = 2,885.63 × 2,885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.81x = 8,326,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,831.64/2,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.09

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