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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,679 and 2,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,679 and 2,949 is: 3,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679 : 2,949 = 2,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679/2,949 = 2,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679x = 2,949 × 2,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679x = 8,696,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696,601/2,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.21

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