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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,042 and 3,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,042 and 3,861 is: 4,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042 : 3,861 = 3,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042/3,861 = 3,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042x = 3,861 × 3,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042x = 14,907,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907,321/3,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.50

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