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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,866 and 7,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,866 and 7,441 is: 19,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866 : 7,441 = 7,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866/7,441 = 7,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866x = 7,441 × 7,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866x = 55,368,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,368,481/2,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.08

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