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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,004 and 2,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,004 and 2,544 is: 3,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004 : 2,544 = 2,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004/2,544 = 2,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004x = 2,544 × 2,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004x = 6,471,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,936/2,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.51

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