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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,896 and 6,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,896 and 6,255 is: 13,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896 : 6,255 = 6,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896/6,255 = 6,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896x = 6,255 × 6,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896x = 39,125,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,125,025/2,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.02

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