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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,587 and 3,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,587 and 3,322 is: 4,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587 : 3,322 = 3,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587/3,322 = 3,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587x = 3,322 × 3,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587x = 11,035,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,035,684/2,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.82

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