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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,356 and 2,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,356 and 2,716 is: 3,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356 : 2,716 = 2,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356/2,716 = 2,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356x = 2,716 × 2,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356x = 7,376,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,656/2,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.01

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