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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,457 and 2,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,457 and 2,880 is: 3,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457 : 2,880 = 2,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457/2,880 = 2,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457x = 2,880 × 2,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457x = 8,294,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,400/2,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.82

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