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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,306 and 3,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,306 and 3,969 is: 6,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306 : 3,969 = 3,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306/3,969 = 3,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306x = 3,969 × 3,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306x = 15,752,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,961/2,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.29

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