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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,389 and 2,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,389 and 2,250 is: 3,644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389 : 2,250 = 2,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389/2,250 = 2,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389x = 2,250 × 2,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389x = 5,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,500/1,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.71

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