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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,381 and 5,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,381 and 5,049 is: 10,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381 : 5,049 = 5,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381/5,049 = 5,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381x = 5,049 × 5,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381x = 25,492,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,401/2,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.59

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