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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,676 and 3,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,676 and 3,551 is: 4,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676 : 3,551 = 3,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676/3,551 = 3,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676x = 3,551 × 3,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676x = 12,609,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609,601/2,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.11

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