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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,062.97 and 2,681.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,062.97 and 2,681.44 is: 3,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.97 : 2,681.44 = 2,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.97/2,681.44 = 2,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.97x = 2,681.44 × 2,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.97x = 7,190,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,107.07/2,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.32

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