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Finding the Third Proportional to 908 and 2,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 908 and 2,344 is: 6,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 2,344 = 2,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/2,344 = 2,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 2,344 × 2,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 5,494,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494,336/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.03

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