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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,266 and 4,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,266 and 4,820 is: 10,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266 : 4,820 = 4,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266/4,820 = 4,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266x = 4,820 × 4,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266x = 23,232,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,400/2,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.60

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