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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,930 and 6,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,930 and 6,276 is: 13,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930 : 6,276 = 6,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930/6,276 = 6,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930x = 6,276 × 6,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930x = 39,388,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388,176/2,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.06

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