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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,609 and 2,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,609 and 2,975 is: 3,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609 : 2,975 = 2,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609/2,975 = 2,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609x = 2,975 × 2,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609x = 8,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,625/2,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.34

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