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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,108 and 2,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,108 and 2,678 is: 3,402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108 : 2,678 = 2,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108/2,678 = 2,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108x = 2,678 × 2,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108x = 7,171,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,684/2,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.13

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