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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,858 and 3,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,858 and 3,810 is: 5,079.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858 : 3,810 = 3,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858/3,810 = 3,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858x = 3,810 × 3,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858x = 14,516,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,100/2,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.11

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