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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,794 and 3,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,794 and 3,030 is: 3,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794 : 3,030 = 3,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794/3,030 = 3,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794x = 3,030 × 3,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794x = 9,180,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,900/2,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.93

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