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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,883 and 6,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,883 and 6,771 is: 15,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883 : 6,771 = 6,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883/6,771 = 6,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883x = 6,771 × 6,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883x = 45,846,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846,441/2,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.34

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