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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,571 and 2,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,571 and 2,778 is: 3,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571 : 2,778 = 2,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571/2,778 = 2,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571x = 2,778 × 2,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571x = 7,717,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,284/2,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.67

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