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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,600 and 2,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,600 and 2,848 is: 3,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600 : 2,848 = 2,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600/2,848 = 2,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600x = 2,848 × 2,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600x = 8,111,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,104/2,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.66

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