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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,026 and 1,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,026 and 1,671 is: 2,721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026 : 1,671 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026/1,671 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026x = 1,671 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026x = 2,792,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,241/1,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.48

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