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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,093 and 3,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,093 and 3,913 is: 7,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093 : 3,913 = 3,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093/3,913 = 3,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093x = 3,913 × 3,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093x = 15,311,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311,569/2,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.61

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