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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,538 and 3,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,538 and 3,261 is: 4,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538 : 3,261 = 3,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538/3,261 = 3,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538x = 3,261 × 3,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538x = 10,634,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,634,121/2,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.96

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