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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,171 and 2,495

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,171 and 2,495 is: 2,867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171 : 2,495 = 2,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171/2,495 = 2,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171x = 2,495 × 2,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171x = 6,225,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,025/2,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.35

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