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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,188 and 4,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,188 and 4,364 is: 8,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188 : 4,364 = 4,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188/4,364 = 4,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188x = 4,364 × 4,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188x = 19,044,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,496/2,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.07

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