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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,549 and 2,921

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,549 and 2,921 is: 3,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549 : 2,921 = 2,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549/2,921 = 2,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549x = 2,921 × 2,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549x = 8,532,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,241/2,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.29

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