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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,060 and 3,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,060 and 3,185 is: 4,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060 : 3,185 = 3,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060/3,185 = 3,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060x = 3,185 × 3,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060x = 10,144,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144,225/2,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.38

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