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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,615 and 2,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,615 and 2,999 is: 3,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615 : 2,999 = 2,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615/2,999 = 2,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615x = 2,999 × 2,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615x = 8,994,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,001/2,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.39

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