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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,872 and 3,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,872 and 3,600 is: 4,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872 : 3,600 = 3,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872/3,600 = 3,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872x = 3,600 × 3,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872x = 12,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,000/2,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.53

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