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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,220 and 6,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,220 and 6,338 is: 12,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220 : 6,338 = 6,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220/6,338 = 6,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220x = 6,338 × 6,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220x = 40,170,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,170,244/3,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.23

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