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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,701 and 3,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,701 and 3,525 is: 4,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701 : 3,525 = 3,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701/3,525 = 3,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701x = 3,525 × 3,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701x = 12,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,625/2,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.38

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