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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,180 and 3,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,180 and 3,267 is: 4,896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180 : 3,267 = 3,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180/3,267 = 3,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180x = 3,267 × 3,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180x = 10,673,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,289/2,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.00

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