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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,604 and 7,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,604 and 7,032 is: 18,989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604 : 7,032 = 7,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604/7,032 = 7,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604x = 7,032 × 7,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604x = 49,449,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,024/2,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.64

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