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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034 and 4,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034 and 4,292 is: 9,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034 : 4,292 = 4,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034/4,292 = 4,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034x = 4,292 × 4,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034x = 18,421,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,264/2,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.67

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