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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,026 and 3,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,026 and 3,783 is: 4,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026 : 3,783 = 3,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026/3,783 = 3,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026x = 3,783 × 3,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026x = 14,311,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311,089/3,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.38

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