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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,368 and 4,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,368 and 4,223 is: 7,531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368 : 4,223 = 4,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368/4,223 = 4,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368x = 4,223 × 4,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368x = 17,833,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,729/2,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.14

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