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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,187 and 4,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,187 and 4,041 is: 7,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187 : 4,041 = 4,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187/4,041 = 4,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187x = 4,041 × 4,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187x = 16,329,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,329,681/2,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.70

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