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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,246 and 5,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,246 and 5,320 is: 12,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246 : 5,320 = 5,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246/5,320 = 5,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246x = 5,320 × 5,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246x = 28,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,400/2,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.25

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