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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034 and 3,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034 and 3,764 is: 6,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034 : 3,764 = 3,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034/3,764 = 3,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034x = 3,764 × 3,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034x = 14,167,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,696/2,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.44

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