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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,982 and 2,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,982 and 2,665 is: 3,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982 : 2,665 = 2,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982/2,665 = 2,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982x = 2,665 × 2,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982x = 7,102,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,225/1,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.36

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