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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,923 and 6,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,923 and 6,278 is: 13,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923 : 6,278 = 6,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923/6,278 = 6,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923x = 6,278 × 6,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923x = 39,413,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413,284/2,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.85

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