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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,550 and 2,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,550 and 2,770 is: 3,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550 : 2,770 = 2,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550/2,770 = 2,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550x = 2,770 × 2,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550x = 7,672,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,900/2,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.98

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