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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,030 and 3,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,030 and 3,090 is: 4,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030 : 3,090 = 3,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030/3,090 = 3,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030x = 3,090 × 3,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030x = 9,548,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548,100/2,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.50

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