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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,284 and 2,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,284 and 2,548 is: 2,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284 : 2,548 = 2,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284/2,548 = 2,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284x = 2,548 × 2,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284x = 6,492,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,304/2,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.51

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