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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,076.89 and 3,033.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,076.89 and 3,033.70 is: 4,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.89 : 3,033.70 = 3,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.89/3,033.70 = 3,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.89x = 3,033.70 × 3,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.89x = 9,203,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,354.65/2,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.31

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