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Finding the Third Proportional to 825 and 2,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 825 and 2,175 is: 5,734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 2,175 = 2,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/2,175 = 2,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 2,175 × 2,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 4,730,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,625/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.09

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