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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,206 and 3,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,206 and 3,950 is: 7,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206 : 3,950 = 3,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206/3,950 = 3,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206x = 3,950 × 3,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206x = 15,602,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,500/2,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.76

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