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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,551 and 2,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,551 and 2,935 is: 3,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551 : 2,935 = 2,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551/2,935 = 2,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551x = 2,935 × 2,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551x = 8,614,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614,225/2,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.80

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