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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,492 and 2,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,492 and 2,840 is: 3,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492 : 2,840 = 2,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492/2,840 = 2,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492x = 2,840 × 2,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492x = 8,065,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,065,600/2,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.60

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