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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,246 and 3,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,246 and 3,286 is: 4,807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246 : 3,286 = 3,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246/3,286 = 3,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246x = 3,286 × 3,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246x = 10,797,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797,796/2,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.57

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