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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,354 and 3,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,354 and 3,307 is: 4,645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354 : 3,307 = 3,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354/3,307 = 3,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354x = 3,307 × 3,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354x = 10,936,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,936,249/2,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.82

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