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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,378 and 2,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,378 and 2,738 is: 3,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378 : 2,738 = 2,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378/2,738 = 2,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378x = 2,738 × 2,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378x = 7,496,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,496,644/2,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.50

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