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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,281 and 4,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,281 and 4,562 is: 9,124

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281 : 4,562 = 4,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281/4,562 = 4,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281x = 4,562 × 4,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281x = 20,811,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811,844/2,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124

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