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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,392 and 3,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,392 and 3,190 is: 4,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392 : 3,190 = 3,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392/3,190 = 3,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392x = 3,190 × 3,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392x = 10,176,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176,100/2,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.22

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