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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,059 and 3,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,059 and 3,493 is: 5,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059 : 3,493 = 3,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059/3,493 = 3,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059x = 3,493 × 3,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059x = 12,201,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,049/2,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.72

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