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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,080 and 2,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,080 and 2,858 is: 3,927.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080 : 2,858 = 2,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080/2,858 = 2,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080x = 2,858 × 2,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080x = 8,168,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,168,164/2,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.00

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