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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,037 and 2,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,037 and 2,688 is: 3,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037 : 2,688 = 2,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037/2,688 = 2,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037x = 2,688 × 2,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037x = 7,225,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,344/2,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.05

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