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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,171 and 2,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,171 and 2,892 is: 3,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171 : 2,892 = 2,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171/2,892 = 2,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171x = 2,892 × 2,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171x = 8,363,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,664/2,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.45

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