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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,950 and 3,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,950 and 3,382 is: 3,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950 : 3,382 = 3,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950/3,382 = 3,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950x = 3,382 × 3,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950x = 11,437,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,437,924/2,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.26

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