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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,344 and 3,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,344 and 3,762 is: 6,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344 : 3,762 = 3,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344/3,762 = 3,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344x = 3,762 × 3,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344x = 14,152,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,644/2,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.82

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