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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,049 and 2,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,049 and 2,990 is: 4,363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049 : 2,990 = 2,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049/2,990 = 2,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049x = 2,990 × 2,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049x = 8,940,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,100/2,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.15

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