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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,068 and 2,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,068 and 2,516 is: 3,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068 : 2,516 = 2,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068/2,516 = 2,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068x = 2,516 × 2,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068x = 6,330,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330,256/2,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.05

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