Finding the Third Proportional to 2,010 and 3,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,010 and 3,050 is: 4,628.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,010 : 3,050 = 3,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,010/3,050 = 3,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,010x = 3,050 × 3,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,010x = 9,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,302,500/2,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,628.11
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