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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,940 and 3,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,940 and 3,462 is: 4,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940 : 3,462 = 3,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940/3,462 = 3,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940x = 3,462 × 3,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940x = 11,985,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,985,444/2,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.68

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