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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,966 and 7,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,966 and 7,163 is: 17,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966 : 7,163 = 7,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966/7,163 = 7,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966x = 7,163 × 7,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966x = 51,308,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,308,569/2,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.91

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