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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,294 and 2,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,294 and 2,910 is: 3,691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294 : 2,910 = 2,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294/2,910 = 2,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294x = 2,910 × 2,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294x = 8,468,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,100/2,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.41

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