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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,037.66 and 4,954.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,037.66 and 4,954.92 is: 12,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.66 : 4,954.92 = 4,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.66/4,954.92 = 4,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.66x = 4,954.92 × 4,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.66x = 24,551,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551,250.79/2,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.77

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