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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,196 and 3,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,196 and 3,472 is: 3,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196 : 3,472 = 3,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196/3,472 = 3,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196x = 3,472 × 3,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196x = 12,054,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,054,784/3,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.83

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