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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,011.88 and 3,019.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,011.88 and 3,019.13 is: 4,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.88 : 3,019.13 = 3,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.88/3,019.13 = 3,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.88x = 3,019.13 × 3,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.88x = 9,115,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,115.77/2,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.66

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