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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,076 and 2,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,076 and 2,540 is: 3,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076 : 2,540 = 2,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076/2,540 = 2,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076x = 2,540 × 2,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076x = 6,451,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,600/2,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.71

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