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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,996.50 and 2,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,996.50 and 2,691 is: 3,627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.50 : 2,691 = 2,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.50/2,691 = 2,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.50x = 2,691 × 2,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.50x = 7,241,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241,481/1,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.09

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