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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,284 and 4,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,284 and 4,270 is: 5,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284 : 4,270 = 4,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284/4,270 = 4,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284x = 4,270 × 4,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284x = 18,232,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,900/3,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.04

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