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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,248 and 3,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,248 and 3,734 is: 4,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248 : 3,734 = 3,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248/3,734 = 3,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248x = 3,734 × 3,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248x = 13,942,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,756/3,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.72

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