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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,235 and 2,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,235 and 2,940 is: 3,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235 : 2,940 = 2,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235/2,940 = 2,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235x = 2,940 × 2,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235x = 8,643,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,600/2,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.38

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