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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,321 and 3,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,321 and 3,253 is: 4,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321 : 3,253 = 3,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321/3,253 = 3,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321x = 3,253 × 3,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321x = 10,582,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,009/2,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.25

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