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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,268 and 3,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,268 and 3,812 is: 4,446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268 : 3,812 = 3,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268/3,812 = 3,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268x = 3,812 × 3,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268x = 14,531,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,344/3,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.56

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