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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,186 and 3,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,186 and 3,047 is: 4,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186 : 3,047 = 3,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186/3,047 = 3,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186x = 3,047 × 3,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186x = 9,284,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,209/2,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.12

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