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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,005 and 2,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,005 and 2,713 is: 3,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005 : 2,713 = 2,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005/2,713 = 2,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005x = 2,713 × 2,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005x = 7,360,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,369/2,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.01

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