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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,608 and 2,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,608 and 2,977 is: 3,398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608 : 2,977 = 2,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608/2,977 = 2,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608x = 2,977 × 2,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608x = 8,862,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,529/2,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.21

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