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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,541 and 2,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,541 and 2,865 is: 3,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541 : 2,865 = 2,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541/2,865 = 2,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541x = 2,865 × 2,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541x = 8,208,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,225/2,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.31

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