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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,717 and 2,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,717 and 2,969 is: 3,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717 : 2,969 = 2,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717/2,969 = 2,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717x = 2,969 × 2,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717x = 8,814,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,961/2,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.37

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