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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,582 and 3,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,582 and 3,758 is: 5,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582 : 3,758 = 3,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582/3,758 = 3,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582x = 3,758 × 3,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582x = 14,122,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,564/2,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.62

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