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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,421 and 5,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,421 and 5,007 is: 10,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421 : 5,007 = 5,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421/5,007 = 5,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421x = 5,007 × 5,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421x = 25,070,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070,049/2,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,355.25

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