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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,360 and 2,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,360 and 2,152 is: 3,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360 : 2,152 = 2,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360/2,152 = 2,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360x = 2,152 × 2,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360x = 4,631,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,104/1,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.22

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