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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,372 and 2,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,372 and 2,692 is: 3,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372 : 2,692 = 2,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372/2,692 = 2,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372x = 2,692 × 2,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372x = 7,246,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,864/2,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.17

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