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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,447 and 2,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,447 and 2,979 is: 3,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447 : 2,979 = 2,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447/2,979 = 2,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447x = 2,979 × 2,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447x = 8,874,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874,441/2,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.66

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