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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,302 and 5,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,302 and 5,350 is: 12,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302 : 5,350 = 5,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302/5,350 = 5,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302x = 5,350 × 5,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302x = 28,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,500/2,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.75

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