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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,291 and 3,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,291 and 3,545 is: 5,485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291 : 3,545 = 3,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291/3,545 = 3,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291x = 3,545 × 3,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291x = 12,567,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,025/2,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.39

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