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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,011 and 3,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,011 and 3,675 is: 6,715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011 : 3,675 = 3,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011/3,675 = 3,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011x = 3,675 × 3,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011x = 13,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505,625/2,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.88

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