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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,356 and 2,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,356 and 2,566 is: 2,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356 : 2,566 = 2,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356/2,566 = 2,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356x = 2,566 × 2,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356x = 6,584,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,356/2,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.72

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