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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,337 and 2,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,337 and 2,970 is: 3,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337 : 2,970 = 2,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337/2,970 = 2,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337x = 2,970 × 2,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337x = 8,820,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820,900/2,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.45

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