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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,036 and 2,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,036 and 2,939 is: 4,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036 : 2,939 = 2,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036/2,939 = 2,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036x = 2,939 × 2,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036x = 8,637,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,721/2,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.50

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