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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,180 and 2,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,180 and 2,624 is: 3,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180 : 2,624 = 2,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180/2,624 = 2,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180x = 2,624 × 2,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180x = 6,885,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,376/2,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.43

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