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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,514 and 3,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,514 and 3,319 is: 4,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514 : 3,319 = 3,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514/3,319 = 3,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514x = 3,319 × 3,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514x = 11,015,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015,761/2,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.77

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