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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,024 and 2,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,024 and 2,658 is: 3,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024 : 2,658 = 2,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024/2,658 = 2,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024x = 2,658 × 2,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024x = 7,064,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,964/2,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.59

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