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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,976 and 2,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,976 and 2,658 is: 3,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976 : 2,658 = 2,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976/2,658 = 2,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976x = 2,658 × 2,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976x = 7,064,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,964/1,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.39

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