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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,316 and 2,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,316 and 2,718 is: 3,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316 : 2,718 = 2,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316/2,718 = 2,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316x = 2,718 × 2,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316x = 7,387,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387,524/2,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.78

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