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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,068 and 2,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,068 and 2,630 is: 3,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068 : 2,630 = 2,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068/2,630 = 2,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068x = 2,630 × 2,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068x = 6,916,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,900/2,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.73

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