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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,356 and 2,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,356 and 2,720 is: 3,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356 : 2,720 = 2,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356/2,720 = 2,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356x = 2,720 × 2,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356x = 7,398,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,400/2,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.24

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