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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,410 and 3,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,410 and 3,204 is: 4,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410 : 3,204 = 3,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410/3,204 = 3,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410x = 3,204 × 3,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410x = 10,265,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,616/2,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.59

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