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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,562 and 2,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,562 and 2,946 is: 3,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562 : 2,946 = 2,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562/2,946 = 2,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562x = 2,946 × 2,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562x = 8,678,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,916/2,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.56

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