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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,012 and 2,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,012 and 2,612 is: 3,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012 : 2,612 = 2,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012/2,612 = 2,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012x = 2,612 × 2,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012x = 6,822,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,544/2,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.93

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