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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,250 and 3,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,250 and 3,381 is: 5,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250 : 3,381 = 3,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250/3,381 = 3,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250x = 3,381 × 3,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250x = 11,431,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,431,161/2,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.52

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