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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,370 and 5,499

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,370 and 5,499 is: 12,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370 : 5,499 = 5,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370/5,499 = 5,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370x = 5,499 × 5,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370x = 30,239,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239,001/2,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.07

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