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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,668 and 1,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,668 and 1,932 is: 2,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668 : 1,932 = 1,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668/1,932 = 1,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668x = 1,932 × 1,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668x = 3,732,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,624/1,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.78

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