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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034 and 2,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034 and 2,448 is: 2,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034 : 2,448 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034/2,448 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034x = 2,448 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034x = 5,992,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,704/2,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.27

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