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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,425 and 4,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,425 and 4,607 is: 8,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425 : 4,607 = 4,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425/4,607 = 4,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425x = 4,607 × 4,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425x = 21,224,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224,449/2,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.35

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