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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,039 and 2,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,039 and 2,498 is: 3,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039 : 2,498 = 2,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039/2,498 = 2,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039x = 2,498 × 2,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039x = 6,240,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,004/2,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.33

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