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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,291 and 4,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,291 and 4,255 is: 7,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291 : 4,255 = 4,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291/4,255 = 4,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291x = 4,255 × 4,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291x = 18,105,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105,025/2,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.67

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