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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,187 and 2,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,187 and 2,877 is: 3,784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187 : 2,877 = 2,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187/2,877 = 2,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187x = 2,877 × 2,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187x = 8,277,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,129/2,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.70

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