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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,013 and 2,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,013 and 2,148 is: 2,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013 : 2,148 = 2,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013/2,148 = 2,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013x = 2,148 × 2,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013x = 4,613,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,904/2,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.05

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