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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,948 and 3,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,948 and 3,858 is: 5,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948 : 3,858 = 3,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948/3,858 = 3,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948x = 3,858 × 3,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948x = 14,884,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,884,164/2,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.90

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