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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,027 and 2,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,027 and 2,070 is: 4,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027 : 2,070 = 2,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027/2,070 = 2,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027x = 2,070 × 2,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027x = 4,284,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,900/1,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.25

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