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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,238 and 3,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,238 and 3,815 is: 6,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238 : 3,815 = 3,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238/3,815 = 3,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238x = 3,815 × 3,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238x = 14,554,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554,225/2,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.23

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