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Finding the Third Proportional to 796 and 2,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 796 and 2,162 is: 5,872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 2,162 = 2,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/2,162 = 2,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 2,162 × 2,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 4,674,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,244/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.17

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