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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,361 and 3,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,361 and 3,300 is: 4,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361 : 3,300 = 3,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361/3,300 = 3,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361x = 3,300 × 3,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361x = 10,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890,000/2,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.45

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