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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,016 and 2,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,016 and 2,711 is: 3,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016 : 2,711 = 2,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016/2,711 = 2,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016x = 2,711 × 2,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016x = 7,349,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,521/2,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.60

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