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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,060.81 and 3,052.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,060.81 and 3,052.78 is: 4,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.81 : 3,052.78 = 3,052.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.81/3,052.78 = 3,052.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.81x = 3,052.78 × 3,052.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.81x = 9,319,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,319,473.36/2,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.23

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