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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,265 and 2,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,265 and 2,671 is: 5,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265 : 2,671 = 2,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265/2,671 = 2,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265x = 2,671 × 2,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265x = 7,134,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,241/1,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.72

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