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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,950 and 6,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,950 and 6,766 is: 15,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950 : 6,766 = 6,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950/6,766 = 6,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950x = 6,766 × 6,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950x = 45,778,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,756/2,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.22

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