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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,433 and 2,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,433 and 2,913 is: 3,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433 : 2,913 = 2,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433/2,913 = 2,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433x = 2,913 × 2,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433x = 8,485,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,569/2,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.70

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