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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,354 and 3,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,354 and 3,962 is: 4,680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354 : 3,962 = 3,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354/3,962 = 3,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354x = 3,962 × 3,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354x = 15,697,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,444/3,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.22

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