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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,063 and 2,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,063 and 2,760 is: 3,692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063 : 2,760 = 2,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063/2,760 = 2,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063x = 2,760 × 2,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063x = 7,617,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,600/2,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.49

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