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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,040 and 3,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,040 and 3,786 is: 7,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040 : 3,786 = 3,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040/3,786 = 3,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040x = 3,786 × 3,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040x = 14,333,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,796/2,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.37

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