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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,350 and 2,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,350 and 2,033 is: 3,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350 : 2,033 = 2,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350/2,033 = 2,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350x = 2,033 × 2,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350x = 4,133,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,089/1,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.55

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