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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,239 and 2,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,239 and 2,651 is: 3,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239 : 2,651 = 2,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239/2,651 = 2,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239x = 2,651 × 2,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239x = 7,027,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,801/2,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.81

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