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Finding the Third Proportional to 670 and 1,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 670 and 1,641 is: 4,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,641 = 1,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,641 = 1,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,641 × 1,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 2,692,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,881/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.23

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