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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,130.05 and 2,316.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,130.05 and 2,316.09 is: 2,518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.05 : 2,316.09 = 2,316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.05/2,316.09 = 2,316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.05x = 2,316.09 × 2,316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.05x = 5,364,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,290.26/2,130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.39

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