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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,162 and 3,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,162 and 3,297 is: 5,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162 : 3,297 = 3,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162/3,297 = 3,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162x = 3,297 × 3,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162x = 10,870,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,870,209/2,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.85

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