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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,203 and 2,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,203 and 2,916 is: 3,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203 : 2,916 = 2,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203/2,916 = 2,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203x = 2,916 × 2,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203x = 8,503,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,056/2,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.76

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