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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,010.38 and 2,593.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,010.38 and 2,593.69 is: 3,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.38 : 2,593.69 = 2,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.38/2,593.69 = 2,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.38x = 2,593.69 × 2,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.38x = 6,727,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,214.85/2,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.25

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