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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,116 and 2,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,116 and 2,866 is: 3,881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116 : 2,866 = 2,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116/2,866 = 2,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116x = 2,866 × 2,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116x = 8,213,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,956/2,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.83

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