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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,112 and 2,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,112 and 2,277 is: 2,454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112 : 2,277 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112/2,277 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112x = 2,277 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112x = 5,184,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,729/2,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.89

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