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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,306 and 2,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,306 and 2,855 is: 6,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306 : 2,855 = 2,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306/2,855 = 2,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306x = 2,855 × 2,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306x = 8,151,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,025/1,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.21

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