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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,667 and 2,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,667 and 2,955 is: 3,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667 : 2,955 = 2,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667/2,955 = 2,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667x = 2,955 × 2,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667x = 8,732,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,025/2,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.10

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