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Finding the Third Proportional to 920 and 2,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 920 and 2,368 is: 6,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 2,368 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/2,368 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 2,368 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 5,607,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607,424/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.03

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