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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,033 and 2,653.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,033 and 2,653.50 is: 3,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033 : 2,653.50 = 2,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033/2,653.50 = 2,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033x = 2,653.50 × 2,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033x = 7,041,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,062.25/2,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.39

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