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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,670 and 5,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,670 and 5,675 is: 12,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670 : 5,675 = 5,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670/5,675 = 5,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670x = 5,675 × 5,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670x = 32,205,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,625/2,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.03

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