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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,761 and 3,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,761 and 3,055 is: 3,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761 : 3,055 = 3,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761/3,055 = 3,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761x = 3,055 × 3,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761x = 9,333,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,025/2,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.31

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