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Finding the Third Proportional to 867 and 2,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 867 and 2,307 is: 6,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 2,307 = 2,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/2,307 = 2,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 2,307 × 2,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 5,322,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,249/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.70

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