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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,430.84 and 5,027.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,430.84 and 5,027.06 is: 10,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.84 : 5,027.06 = 5,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.84/5,027.06 = 5,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.84x = 5,027.06 × 5,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.84x = 25,271,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271,357.38/2,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.13

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