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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,305 and 2,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,305 and 2,826 is: 6,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305 : 2,826 = 2,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305/2,826 = 2,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305x = 2,826 × 2,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305x = 7,986,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,276/1,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.75

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