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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,162 and 3,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,162 and 3,771 is: 6,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162 : 3,771 = 3,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162/3,771 = 3,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162x = 3,771 × 3,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162x = 14,220,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,441/2,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.45

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