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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,266 and 3,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,266 and 3,335 is: 4,908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266 : 3,335 = 3,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266/3,335 = 3,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266x = 3,335 × 3,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266x = 11,122,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,225/2,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.31

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