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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,382 and 3,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,382 and 3,647 is: 5,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382 : 3,647 = 3,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382/3,647 = 3,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382x = 3,647 × 3,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382x = 13,300,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300,609/2,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.80

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