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Finding the Third Proportional to 838 and 2,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 838 and 2,266 is: 6,127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 2,266 = 2,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/2,266 = 2,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 2,266 × 2,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 5,134,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,756/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.39

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