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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,078 and 2,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,078 and 2,270 is: 2,479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078 : 2,270 = 2,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078/2,270 = 2,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078x = 2,270 × 2,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078x = 5,152,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,900/2,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.74

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