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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,481 and 2,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,481 and 2,859 is: 3,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481 : 2,859 = 2,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481/2,859 = 2,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481x = 2,859 × 2,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481x = 8,173,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,881/2,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.59

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