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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,558 and 2,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,558 and 2,810 is: 3,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558 : 2,810 = 2,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558/2,810 = 2,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558x = 2,810 × 2,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558x = 7,896,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,100/2,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.83

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