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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,922 and 6,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,922 and 6,747 is: 15,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922 : 6,747 = 6,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922/6,747 = 6,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922x = 6,747 × 6,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922x = 45,522,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,522,009/2,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.06

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