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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,356 and 1,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,356 and 1,924 is: 2,729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356 : 1,924 = 1,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356/1,924 = 1,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356x = 1,924 × 1,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356x = 3,701,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,776/1,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.92

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