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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,365 and 3,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,365 and 3,550 is: 5,328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365 : 3,550 = 3,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365/3,550 = 3,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365x = 3,550 × 3,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365x = 12,602,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,500/2,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.75

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