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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,170 and 3,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,170 and 3,611 is: 6,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170 : 3,611 = 3,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170/3,611 = 3,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170x = 3,611 × 3,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170x = 13,039,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,321/2,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.90

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