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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,237 and 2,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,237 and 2,986 is: 3,985.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237 : 2,986 = 2,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237/2,986 = 2,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237x = 2,986 × 2,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237x = 8,916,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,196/2,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.78

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