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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,008 and 3,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,008 and 3,062 is: 4,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008 : 3,062 = 3,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008/3,062 = 3,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008x = 3,062 × 3,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008x = 9,375,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375,844/2,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.25

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