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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,063 and 3,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,063 and 3,175 is: 4,886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063 : 3,175 = 3,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063/3,175 = 3,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063x = 3,175 × 3,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063x = 10,080,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080,625/2,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.39

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