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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,610 and 2,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,610 and 2,934 is: 3,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610 : 2,934 = 2,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610/2,934 = 2,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610x = 2,934 × 2,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610x = 8,608,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608,356/2,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.22

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