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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,607 and 4,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,607 and 4,980 is: 9,513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607 : 4,980 = 4,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607/4,980 = 4,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607x = 4,980 × 4,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607x = 24,800,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,400/2,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.00

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