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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,462 and 2,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,462 and 2,195 is: 3,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462 : 2,195 = 2,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462/2,195 = 2,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462x = 2,195 × 2,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462x = 4,818,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,025/1,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.50

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