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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,202 and 4,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,202 and 4,276 is: 8,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202 : 4,276 = 4,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202/4,276 = 4,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202x = 4,276 × 4,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202x = 18,284,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,176/2,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.44

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