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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,266 and 3,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,266 and 3,483 is: 5,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266 : 3,483 = 3,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266/3,483 = 3,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266x = 3,483 × 3,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266x = 12,131,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131,289/2,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.61

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