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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,250 and 3,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,250 and 3,827 is: 6,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250 : 3,827 = 3,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250/3,827 = 3,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250x = 3,827 × 3,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250x = 14,645,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645,929/2,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.30

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