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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,222 and 2,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,222 and 2,929 is: 3,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222 : 2,929 = 2,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222/2,929 = 2,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222x = 2,929 × 2,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222x = 8,579,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,041/2,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.95

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