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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,449 and 3,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,449 and 3,881 is: 6,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449 : 3,881 = 3,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449/3,881 = 3,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449x = 3,881 × 3,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449x = 15,062,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,161/2,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.33

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