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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,254 and 3,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,254 and 3,518 is: 3,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254 : 3,518 = 3,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254/3,518 = 3,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254x = 3,518 × 3,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254x = 12,376,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,376,324/3,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.42

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