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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,531 and 2,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,531 and 2,855 is: 3,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531 : 2,855 = 2,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531/2,855 = 2,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531x = 2,855 × 2,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531x = 8,151,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,025/2,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.48

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