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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,275 and 3,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,275 and 3,725 is: 4,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275 : 3,725 = 3,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275/3,725 = 3,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275x = 3,725 × 3,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275x = 13,875,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875,625/3,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.83

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