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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,069 and 3,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,069 and 3,878 is: 7,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069 : 3,878 = 3,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069/3,878 = 3,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069x = 3,878 × 3,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069x = 15,038,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,884/2,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.67

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