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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,140 and 3,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,140 and 3,044 is: 4,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140 : 3,044 = 3,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140/3,044 = 3,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140x = 3,044 × 3,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140x = 9,265,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,936/2,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.88

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