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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,321 and 2,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,321 and 2,725 is: 3,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321 : 2,725 = 2,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321/2,725 = 2,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321x = 2,725 × 2,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321x = 7,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,625/2,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.32

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