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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,503 and 2,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,503 and 2,863 is: 3,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503 : 2,863 = 2,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503/2,863 = 2,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503x = 2,863 × 2,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503x = 8,196,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,769/2,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.78

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