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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,320 and 3,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,320 and 3,548 is: 5,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320 : 3,548 = 3,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320/3,548 = 3,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320x = 3,548 × 3,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320x = 12,588,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,304/2,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.99

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