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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,336 and 2,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,336 and 2,741 is: 3,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336 : 2,741 = 2,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336/2,741 = 2,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336x = 2,741 × 2,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336x = 7,513,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,081/2,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.22

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