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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,122 and 2,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,122 and 2,679 is: 3,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122 : 2,679 = 2,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122/2,679 = 2,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122x = 2,679 × 2,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122x = 7,177,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,041/2,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.21

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