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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,583 and 3,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,583 and 3,654 is: 5,169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583 : 3,654 = 3,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583/3,654 = 3,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583x = 3,654 × 3,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583x = 13,351,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,716/2,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.07

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