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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,063 and 3,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,063 and 3,112 is: 4,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063 : 3,112 = 3,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063/3,112 = 3,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063x = 3,112 × 3,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063x = 9,684,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,544/2,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.40

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