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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,410 and 6,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,410 and 6,307 is: 11,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410 : 6,307 = 6,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410/6,307 = 6,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410x = 6,307 × 6,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410x = 39,778,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778,249/3,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.18

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