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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,445 and 2,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,445 and 2,653 is: 2,878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445 : 2,653 = 2,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445/2,653 = 2,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445x = 2,653 × 2,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445x = 7,038,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,409/2,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.69

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