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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,676 and 3,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,676 and 3,753 is: 5,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676 : 3,753 = 3,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676/3,753 = 3,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676x = 3,753 × 3,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676x = 14,085,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085,009/2,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.46

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