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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,294 and 2,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,294 and 2,705 is: 3,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294 : 2,705 = 2,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294/2,705 = 2,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294x = 2,705 × 2,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294x = 7,317,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,025/2,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.64

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