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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,555 and 5,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,555 and 5,044 is: 9,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555 : 5,044 = 5,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555/5,044 = 5,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555x = 5,044 × 5,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555x = 25,441,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,936/2,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.70

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