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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,590 and 3,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,590 and 3,803 is: 5,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590 : 3,803 = 3,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590/3,803 = 3,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590x = 3,803 × 3,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590x = 14,462,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,462,809/2,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.10

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