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Finding the Third Proportional to 867 and 2,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 867 and 2,280 is: 5,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 2,280 = 2,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/2,280 = 2,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 2,280 × 2,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 5,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,400/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.85

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