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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,035.50 and 2,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,035.50 and 2,483 is: 3,028.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.50 : 2,483 = 2,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.50/2,483 = 2,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.50x = 2,483 × 2,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.50x = 6,165,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,289/2,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.88

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