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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,349 and 2,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,349 and 2,772 is: 3,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349 : 2,772 = 2,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349/2,772 = 2,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349x = 2,772 × 2,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349x = 7,683,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,984/2,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.17

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