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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,440 and 3,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,440 and 3,869 is: 6,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440 : 3,869 = 3,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440/3,869 = 3,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440x = 3,869 × 3,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440x = 14,969,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,161/2,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.90

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