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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,423 and 2,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,423 and 2,747 is: 3,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423 : 2,747 = 2,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423/2,747 = 2,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423x = 2,747 × 2,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423x = 7,546,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,009/2,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.32

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