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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,016 and 2,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,016 and 2,698 is: 3,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016 : 2,698 = 2,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016/2,698 = 2,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016x = 2,698 × 2,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016x = 7,279,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,204/2,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.72

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