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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,374 and 3,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,374 and 3,680 is: 4,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374 : 3,680 = 3,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374/3,680 = 3,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374x = 3,680 × 3,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374x = 13,542,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542,400/3,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.75

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