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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,008 and 3,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,008 and 3,954 is: 5,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008 : 3,954 = 3,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008/3,954 = 3,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008x = 3,954 × 3,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008x = 15,634,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,634,116/3,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.51

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