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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,033 and 3,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,033 and 3,191 is: 5,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033 : 3,191 = 3,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033/3,191 = 3,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033x = 3,191 × 3,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033x = 10,182,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,481/2,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.60

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