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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,666 and 2,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,666 and 2,382 is: 3,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666 : 2,382 = 2,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666/2,382 = 2,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666x = 2,382 × 2,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666x = 5,673,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,924/1,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.72

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