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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,983 and 6,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,983 and 6,562 is: 14,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983 : 6,562 = 6,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983/6,562 = 6,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983x = 6,562 × 6,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983x = 43,059,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059,844/2,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.08

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