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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,093 and 2,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,093 and 2,276 is: 2,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093 : 2,276 = 2,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093/2,276 = 2,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093x = 2,276 × 2,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093x = 5,180,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,176/2,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.00

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