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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,442 and 3,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,442 and 3,883 is: 6,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442 : 3,883 = 3,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442/3,883 = 3,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442x = 3,883 × 3,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442x = 15,077,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,689/2,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.32

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