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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,565 and 3,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,565 and 3,886 is: 5,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565 : 3,886 = 3,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565/3,886 = 3,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565x = 3,886 × 3,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565x = 15,100,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,996/2,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.33

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