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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,178 and 3,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,178 and 3,795 is: 6,612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178 : 3,795 = 3,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178/3,795 = 3,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178x = 3,795 × 3,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178x = 14,402,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,025/2,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.50

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