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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,188 and 4,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,188 and 4,304 is: 8,466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188 : 4,304 = 4,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188/4,304 = 4,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188x = 4,304 × 4,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188x = 18,524,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,416/2,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.37

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