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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,426 and 2,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,426 and 2,804 is: 3,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426 : 2,804 = 2,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426/2,804 = 2,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426x = 2,804 × 2,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426x = 7,862,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,416/2,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.90

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