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Finding the Third Proportional to 848 and 2,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 848 and 2,286 is: 6,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 2,286 = 2,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/2,286 = 2,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 2,286 × 2,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 5,225,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,796/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.50

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