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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,130 and 2,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,130 and 2,445 is: 2,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130 : 2,445 = 2,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130/2,445 = 2,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130x = 2,445 × 2,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130x = 5,978,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,025/2,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.58

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