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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,293 and 2,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,293 and 2,701 is: 3,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293 : 2,701 = 2,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293/2,701 = 2,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293x = 2,701 × 2,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293x = 7,295,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,401/2,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.60

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