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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,285 and 2,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,285 and 2,744 is: 3,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285 : 2,744 = 2,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285/2,744 = 2,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285x = 2,744 × 2,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285x = 7,529,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,536/2,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.20

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