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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,444 and 5,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,444 and 5,254 is: 8,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444 : 5,254 = 5,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444/5,254 = 5,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444x = 5,254 × 5,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444x = 27,604,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604,516/3,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.25

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