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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,281 and 2,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,281 and 2,253 is: 3,962.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 2,253 = 2,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/2,253 = 2,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 2,253 × 2,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 5,076,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076,009/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.54

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