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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,272 and 2,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,272 and 2,504 is: 2,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272 : 2,504 = 2,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272/2,504 = 2,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272x = 2,504 × 2,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272x = 6,270,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,016/2,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.69

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