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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,408 and 2,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,408 and 2,732 is: 3,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408 : 2,732 = 2,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408/2,732 = 2,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408x = 2,732 × 2,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408x = 7,463,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463,824/2,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.59

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