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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,433 and 3,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,433 and 3,775 is: 5,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433 : 3,775 = 3,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433/3,775 = 3,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433x = 3,775 × 3,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433x = 14,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,625/2,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.22

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