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Finding the Third Proportional to 972 and 2,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 972 and 2,253 is: 5,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 2,253 = 2,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/2,253 = 2,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 2,253 × 2,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 5,076,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076,009/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.23

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