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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,159 and 2,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,159 and 2,627 is: 3,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159 : 2,627 = 2,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159/2,627 = 2,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159x = 2,627 × 2,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159x = 6,901,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,129/2,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.45

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