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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,357 and 2,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,357 and 2,723 is: 3,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357 : 2,723 = 2,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357/2,723 = 2,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357x = 2,723 × 2,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357x = 7,414,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,729/2,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.83

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