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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,413 and 3,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,413 and 3,727 is: 5,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413 : 3,727 = 3,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413/3,727 = 3,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413x = 3,727 × 3,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413x = 13,890,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,890,529/2,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.54

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