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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,137 and 2,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,137 and 2,873 is: 3,862.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137 : 2,873 = 2,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137/2,873 = 2,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137x = 2,873 × 2,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137x = 8,254,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,129/2,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.48

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