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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,258 and 2,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,258 and 2,867 is: 3,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258 : 2,867 = 2,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258/2,867 = 2,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258x = 2,867 × 2,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258x = 8,219,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,689/2,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.25

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