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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,030 and 4,376.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,030 and 4,376.50 is: 9,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030 : 4,376.50 = 4,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030/4,376.50 = 4,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030x = 4,376.50 × 4,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030x = 19,153,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153,752.25/2,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.35

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