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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,007 and 2,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,007 and 2,286 is: 2,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007 : 2,286 = 2,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007/2,286 = 2,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007x = 2,286 × 2,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007x = 5,225,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,796/2,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.78

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