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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,056 and 2,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,056 and 2,660 is: 3,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056 : 2,660 = 2,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056/2,660 = 2,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056x = 2,660 × 2,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056x = 7,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,600/2,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.44

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