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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,673 and 3,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,673 and 3,519 is: 4,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673 : 3,519 = 3,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673/3,519 = 3,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673x = 3,519 × 3,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673x = 12,383,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,361/2,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.76

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