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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,067 and 2,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,067 and 2,292 is: 2,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067 : 2,292 = 2,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067/2,292 = 2,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067x = 2,292 × 2,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067x = 5,253,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,264/2,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.49

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