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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,875 and 5,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,875 and 5,399 is: 10,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875 : 5,399 = 5,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875/5,399 = 5,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875x = 5,399 × 5,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875x = 29,149,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,201/2,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.85

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