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Finding the Third Proportional to 866 and 2,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 866 and 2,159 is: 5,382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 2,159 = 2,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/2,159 = 2,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 2,159 × 2,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 4,661,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,281/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.54

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