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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,368 and 2,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,368 and 2,788 is: 3,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368 : 2,788 = 2,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368/2,788 = 2,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368x = 2,788 × 2,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368x = 7,772,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,944/2,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.49

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