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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,032 and 2,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,032 and 2,652 is: 3,461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032 : 2,652 = 2,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032/2,652 = 2,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032x = 2,652 × 2,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032x = 7,033,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,104/2,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.17

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