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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,697 and 3,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,697 and 3,402 is: 4,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697 : 3,402 = 3,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697/3,402 = 3,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697x = 3,402 × 3,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697x = 11,573,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573,604/2,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.29

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