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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,976 and 5,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,976 and 5,490 is: 10,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976 : 5,490 = 5,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976/5,490 = 5,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976x = 5,490 × 5,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976x = 30,140,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,100/2,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.72

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