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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,416 and 2,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,416 and 2,812 is: 3,272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416 : 2,812 = 2,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416/2,812 = 2,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416x = 2,812 × 2,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416x = 7,907,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,344/2,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.91

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