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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,037 and 3,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,037 and 3,070 is: 4,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037 : 3,070 = 3,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037/3,070 = 3,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037x = 3,070 × 3,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037x = 9,424,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424,900/2,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.85

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