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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,121 and 3,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,121 and 3,750 is: 6,630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121 : 3,750 = 3,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121/3,750 = 3,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121x = 3,750 × 3,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121x = 14,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,500/2,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.13

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