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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,381 and 2,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,381 and 2,825 is: 5,778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381 : 2,825 = 2,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381/2,825 = 2,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381x = 2,825 × 2,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381x = 7,980,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980,625/1,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.87

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