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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,290 and 5,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,290 and 5,223 is: 11,912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290 : 5,223 = 5,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290/5,223 = 5,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290x = 5,223 × 5,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290x = 27,279,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279,729/2,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,912.55

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