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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,410 and 2,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,410 and 2,586 is: 2,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410 : 2,586 = 2,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410/2,586 = 2,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410x = 2,586 × 2,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410x = 6,687,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,396/2,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.85

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