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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,060 and 3,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,060 and 3,598 is: 6,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060 : 3,598 = 3,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060/3,598 = 3,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060x = 3,598 × 3,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060x = 12,945,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,945,604/2,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.27

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