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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,150 and 2,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,150 and 2,324 is: 4,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150 : 2,324 = 2,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150/2,324 = 2,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150x = 2,324 × 2,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150x = 5,400,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,976/1,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.50

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