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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,150 and 3,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,150 and 3,217 is: 4,813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150 : 3,217 = 3,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150/3,217 = 3,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150x = 3,217 × 3,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150x = 10,349,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,089/2,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.53

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