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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,059 and 4,194.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,059 and 4,194.50 is: 8,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059 : 4,194.50 = 4,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059/4,194.50 = 4,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059x = 4,194.50 × 4,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059x = 17,593,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,830.25/2,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.84

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