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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,950 and 7,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,950 and 7,339 is: 18,257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950 : 7,339 = 7,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950/7,339 = 7,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950x = 7,339 × 7,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950x = 53,860,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,860,921/2,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.94

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