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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,729 and 3,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,729 and 3,080 is: 3,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729 : 3,080 = 3,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729/3,080 = 3,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729x = 3,080 × 3,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729x = 9,486,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486,400/2,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.15

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