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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,320 and 2,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,320 and 2,734 is: 3,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320 : 2,734 = 2,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320/2,734 = 2,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320x = 2,734 × 2,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320x = 7,474,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,756/2,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.88

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