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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,060.44 and 2,535.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,060.44 and 2,535.19 is: 3,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.44 : 2,535.19 = 2,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.44/2,535.19 = 2,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.44x = 2,535.19 × 2,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.44x = 6,427,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,175.66/2,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.33

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