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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,027.53 and 3,030.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,027.53 and 3,030.54 is: 4,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.53 : 3,030.54 = 3,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.53/3,030.54 = 3,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.53x = 3,030.54 × 3,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.53x = 9,184,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,167.01/2,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.73

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