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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,003 and 2,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,003 and 2,679 is: 3,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003 : 2,679 = 2,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003/2,679 = 2,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003x = 2,679 × 2,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003x = 7,177,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,041/2,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.15

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