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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,105 and 2,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,105 and 2,414 is: 5,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105 : 2,414 = 2,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105/2,414 = 2,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105x = 2,414 × 2,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105x = 5,827,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,396/1,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.66

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