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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,038 and 3,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,038 and 3,160 is: 4,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038 : 3,160 = 3,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038/3,160 = 3,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038x = 3,160 × 3,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038x = 9,985,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985,600/2,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.71

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