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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,450 and 2,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,450 and 2,660 is: 2,888

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450 : 2,660 = 2,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450/2,660 = 2,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450x = 2,660 × 2,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450x = 7,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,600/2,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888

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