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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,397 and 3,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,397 and 3,884 is: 4,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397 : 3,884 = 3,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397/3,884 = 3,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397x = 3,884 × 3,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397x = 15,085,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,456/3,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.82

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