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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,042 and 2,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,042 and 2,839 is: 3,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042 : 2,839 = 2,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042/2,839 = 2,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042x = 2,839 × 2,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042x = 8,059,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,921/2,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.07

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