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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,444 and 5,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,444 and 5,270 is: 11,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444 : 5,270 = 5,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444/5,270 = 5,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444x = 5,270 × 5,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444x = 27,772,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,900/2,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.71

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