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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,066 and 3,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,066 and 3,311 is: 5,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066 : 3,311 = 3,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066/3,311 = 3,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066x = 3,311 × 3,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066x = 10,962,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,721/2,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.25

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