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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,410 and 3,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,410 and 3,963 is: 6,516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410 : 3,963 = 3,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410/3,963 = 3,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410x = 3,963 × 3,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410x = 15,705,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705,369/2,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.75

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