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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,228 and 3,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,228 and 3,034 is: 4,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228 : 3,034 = 3,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228/3,034 = 3,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228x = 3,034 × 3,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228x = 9,205,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,156/2,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.58

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