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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,436 and 2,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,436 and 2,940 is: 3,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436 : 2,940 = 2,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436/2,940 = 2,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436x = 2,940 × 2,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436x = 8,643,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,600/2,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.28

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