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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,481 and 5,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,481 and 5,030 is: 10,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481 : 5,030 = 5,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481/5,030 = 5,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481x = 5,030 × 5,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481x = 25,300,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300,900/2,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.86

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