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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,998 and 4,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,998 and 4,225 is: 5,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998 : 4,225 = 4,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998/4,225 = 4,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998x = 4,225 × 4,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998x = 17,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,625/2,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.18

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