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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,946 and 7,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,946 and 7,011 is: 16,685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946 : 7,011 = 7,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946/7,011 = 7,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946x = 7,011 × 7,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946x = 49,154,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,121/2,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.04

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