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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,480 and 3,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,480 and 3,520 is: 4,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480 : 3,520 = 3,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480/3,520 = 3,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480x = 3,520 × 3,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480x = 12,390,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390,400/2,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.13

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