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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,122 and 2,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,122 and 2,693 is: 3,417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122 : 2,693 = 2,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122/2,693 = 2,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122x = 2,693 × 2,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122x = 7,252,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,249/2,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.65

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