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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,286 and 2,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,286 and 2,712 is: 3,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286 : 2,712 = 2,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286/2,712 = 2,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286x = 2,712 × 2,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286x = 7,354,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,944/2,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.39

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