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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,010 and 2,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,010 and 2,668 is: 3,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010 : 2,668 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010/2,668 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010x = 2,668 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010x = 7,118,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,224/2,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.40

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