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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,354 and 1,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,354 and 1,944 is: 2,791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354 : 1,944 = 1,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354/1,944 = 1,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354x = 1,944 × 1,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354x = 3,779,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,136/1,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.09

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