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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,444 and 3,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,444 and 3,928 is: 4,480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444 : 3,928 = 3,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444/3,928 = 3,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444x = 3,928 × 3,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444x = 15,429,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,184/3,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.02

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