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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,344 and 2,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,344 and 2,960 is: 3,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344 : 2,960 = 2,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344/2,960 = 2,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344x = 2,960 × 2,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344x = 8,761,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,600/2,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.88

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