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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,512 and 2,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,512 and 2,283 is: 3,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512 : 2,283 = 2,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512/2,283 = 2,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512x = 2,283 × 2,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512x = 5,212,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,089/1,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.15

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