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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,390 and 3,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,390 and 3,357 is: 4,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390 : 3,357 = 3,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390/3,357 = 3,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390x = 3,357 × 3,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390x = 11,269,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269,449/2,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.25

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