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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,069 and 3,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,069 and 3,195 is: 4,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069 : 3,195 = 3,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069/3,195 = 3,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069x = 3,195 × 3,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069x = 10,208,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208,025/2,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.80

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