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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,310 and 2,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,310 and 2,742 is: 3,254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310 : 2,742 = 2,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310/2,742 = 2,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310x = 2,742 × 2,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310x = 7,518,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,564/2,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.79

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