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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,814 and 4,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,814 and 4,135 is: 6,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814 : 4,135 = 4,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814/4,135 = 4,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814x = 4,135 × 4,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814x = 17,098,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,225/2,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.13

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