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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,587 and 3,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,587 and 3,874 is: 5,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587 : 3,874 = 3,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587/3,874 = 3,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587x = 3,874 × 3,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587x = 15,007,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007,876/2,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.27

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