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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,453 and 2,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,453 and 2,663 is: 2,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453 : 2,663 = 2,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453/2,663 = 2,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453x = 2,663 × 2,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453x = 7,091,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,569/2,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.98

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