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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,190 and 4,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,190 and 4,731 is: 10,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190 : 4,731 = 4,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190/4,731 = 4,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190x = 4,731 × 4,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190x = 22,382,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382,361/2,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.26

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