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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,056.64 and 3,008.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,056.64 and 3,008.11 is: 4,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.64 : 3,008.11 = 3,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.64/3,008.11 = 3,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.64x = 3,008.11 × 3,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.64x = 9,048,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048,722.01/2,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.76

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