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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,050 and 3,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,050 and 3,700 is: 6,678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050 : 3,700 = 3,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050/3,700 = 3,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050x = 3,700 × 3,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050x = 13,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,690,000/2,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,678.05

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