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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,285 and 3,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,285 and 3,581 is: 5,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285 : 3,581 = 3,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285/3,581 = 3,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285x = 3,581 × 3,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285x = 12,823,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823,561/2,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.06

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