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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,258 and 2,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,258 and 2,552 is: 2,884.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258 : 2,552 = 2,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258/2,552 = 2,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258x = 2,552 × 2,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258x = 6,512,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,704/2,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.28

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