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Finding the Third Proportional to 838 and 2,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 838 and 2,170 is: 5,619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 2,170 = 2,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/2,170 = 2,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 2,170 × 2,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 4,708,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,900/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.21

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