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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,060 and 3,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,060 and 3,364 is: 5,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060 : 3,364 = 3,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060/3,364 = 3,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060x = 3,364 × 3,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060x = 11,316,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316,496/2,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.44

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