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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,068 and 3,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,068 and 3,102 is: 4,653

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068 : 3,102 = 3,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068/3,102 = 3,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068x = 3,102 × 3,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068x = 9,622,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,404/2,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653

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