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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,099 and 2,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,099 and 2,757 is: 3,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099 : 2,757 = 2,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099/2,757 = 2,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099x = 2,757 × 2,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099x = 7,601,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,049/2,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.27

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