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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,235 and 2,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,235 and 2,541 is: 2,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235 : 2,541 = 2,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235/2,541 = 2,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235x = 2,541 × 2,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235x = 6,456,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,681/2,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.90

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