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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,383 and 3,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,383 and 3,761 is: 4,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383 : 3,761 = 3,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383/3,761 = 3,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383x = 3,761 × 3,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383x = 14,145,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,121/3,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.24

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