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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,341 and 3,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,341 and 3,779 is: 4,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341 : 3,779 = 3,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341/3,779 = 3,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341x = 3,779 × 3,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341x = 14,280,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,841/3,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.42

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