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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,681 and 3,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,681 and 3,849 is: 5,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681 : 3,849 = 3,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681/3,849 = 3,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681x = 3,849 × 3,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681x = 14,814,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,801/2,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.85

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